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

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There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RIC - SPI
    6h 23m
    $109–507

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    25h 5m
    $151–301

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    26h 6m
    $335–730

  4. Drive 810.9 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Springfieldcar car 810.9 mi
    14h 8m
    $148–214

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane RIC - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 37m
    $115–518

Richmond to Springfield by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 5m.

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