Rome2Rio

How to get fromPasadena to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Springfield

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Pasadena to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LAX - SPI
    9h 3m
    $163–632

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane LAX - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    11h 25m
    $153–601

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    44h 25m
    $308–579

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    44h 47m
    $687–1,462

  5. Drive 1,855.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Springfieldcar car 1,855.1 mi
    30h 40m
    $339–489

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane LAX - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 9m
    $172–383

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BUR - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    11h 23m
    $231–730

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SNA - SPI
    12h 27m
    $177–684

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain train
    10h 50m
    $187–788

  10. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane BUR - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    11h 58m
    $162–648

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $802–1,702

Pasadena to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$308Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pasadena to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,660.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via El Monte Bus Stop and St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers