There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Springfield by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Orlando to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
best- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCO - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 1m$210–435Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
22h 40m$148–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
42h 50m$502–1,113Drive 1,042.2 mi
- Drive from Orlando to Springfieldcar 1,042.2 mi
17h 46m$191–275Fly Orlando Sanford to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SFB - BMI
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
6h 12m$168–554Bus to Tampa, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TPA - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
9h 16m$462–2,088Fly Orlando Sanford to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane SFB - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
6h 31m$173–554Fly Orlando Sanford to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, train
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)plane SFB - BLV
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
6h 36m$192–595Fly Orlando to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MCO - SPI
4h 19m$166–919
Orlando to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orlando to Springfield is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 22h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Orlando to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $160 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Orlando station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Orlando Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Orlando to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Orlando and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 50m.
The distance between Orlando and Springfield is 1014 miles. The road distance is 1048.3 miles.
The best way to get from Orlando to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 22h 40m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Orlando to Springfield, including transfers.
Orlando to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Orlando Bus Station.
Orlando to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Orlando station.
The best way to get from Orlando to Springfield is to bus which takes 22h 40m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 42h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $950 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Orlando, FL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orlando to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 42h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Orlando to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Orlando to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Orlando to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Orlando. It is currently 4:02 AM in Orlando and 3:02 AM in Springfield.
Orlando to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Orlando to Springfield is 1048 miles. It takes approximately 17h 46m to drive from Orlando to Springfield.
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