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How to get fromPennsylvania State University to Springfieldby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Springfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SCE - SPI
    6h 33m
    $85–422

  2. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    20h 38m
    $389–667

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    22h 12m
    $138–222

  4. Drive  695.7 mi

    1. Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Springfieldcar car 695.7 mi
    12h 16m
    $127–184

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SCE - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 29m
    $91–431

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SCE - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 35m

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 32m
    $151–453

  8. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SCE - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 22m
    $102–438

  9. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SCE - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 3m
    $102–451

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    22h 30m
    $179–342

Pennsylvania State University to Springfield by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 637.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pennsylvania State University to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center, Walker Building, State College, State College Regional Airport, and Chicago Bus Station in around 22h 12m.

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