There are 6 ways to get from Olathe to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 17m$116–178Drive 324.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Olathe to Springfieldcar 324.7 mi
5h 52m$60–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
8h 30m$180–321Taxi, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MCI - SPI
4h 59m$217–650Taxi, fly to Decatur Airport
- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane MCI - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
5h 29m$313–763Taxi, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
5h 5m$231–801
Kansas City (MCI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olathe to Springfield is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Olathe to Springfield is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $210 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Olathe station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Olathe to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Olathe and Springfield is 370 miles. The road distance is 326.6 miles.
The best way to get from Olathe to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Olathe to Springfield, including transfers.
Olathe to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Olathe to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Olathe to Springfield is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Olathe, KS, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Olathe to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 8h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Kansas City to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Olathe to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Olathe to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olathe to Springfield is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Olathe to Springfield.
There are 64+ hotels available in Springfield.







