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

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Springfield by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane PWM - SPI
    7h 6m
    $138–574

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    29h 12m
    $411–873

  3. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    33h 6m
    $235–404

  4. Drive 1,187.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Springfieldcar car 1,187.7 mi
    22h 22m
    $217–314

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane PWM - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 43m
    $143–581

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    34h 15m
    $236–509

Portland to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City of Portland to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via New York Midtown and Chicago in around 33h 6m.

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