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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly 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
    4h 54m
    $104–445

  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
    25h 20m
    $182–315

  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
    26h 2m
    $376–830

  4. Drive 896.3 mi

    1. Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfieldcar car 896.3 mi
    15h 38m
    $164–237

  5. Fly 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
    5h 58m
    $411–870

  6. 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 2510 / ...
    26h 40m
    $167–322

  7. 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 / ...
    33h 38m
    $417–885

Newark Airport (EWR) to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 822.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), 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 Terminal B to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Newark Penn Station and Chicago in around 25h 20m.

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