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How to get fromNew Jersey to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from New Jersey to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane EWR - SPI
    6h 25m
    $106–482

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    24h
    $167–253

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    25h 39m
    $285–1,208

  4. Drive  894.6 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Springfieldcar car 894.6 mi
    15h 37m
    $164–236

  5. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane PHL - SPI
    7h 3m
    $134–639

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane EWR - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 19m
    $319–963

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PHL - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 50m
    $157–830

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    25h 15m
    $168–264

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    32h 18m
    $336–749

New Jersey to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration24hAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago in around 24h.

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