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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 11 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 22m
    $105–452

  2. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    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 5m
    $180–298

  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
    $372–1,331

  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 47m
    $148–641

  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 25m
    $404–873

  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 44m
    $207–1,192

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LGA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 33m
    $204–895

  9. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane JFK - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 15m
    $170–697

  10. 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
    $231–323

  11. 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
    $427–865

New Jersey to Springfield by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration24h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 828.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago in around 24h 5m.

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