There are 6 ways to get from Omaha to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane OMA - SPI
5h 45m$115–568Drive 421.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Omaha to Springfieldcar 421.8 mi
7h 7m$77–112Bus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
11h$91–159Bus, train
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 706
- Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
14h 3m$176–327Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane OMA - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
6h 9m$191–601Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
5h 54m$634–969
Omaha to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to Springfield is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at Springfield via Des Moines and Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Omaha and Springfield is 353 miles. The road distance is 424.2 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Omaha to Springfield, including transfers.
Omaha to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 11h.
Omaha to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to Springfield is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Omaha to Springfield.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to Springfield via Des Moines, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 11h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Omaha to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Omaha to Decatur Airport via Denver, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Omaha to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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 Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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