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How to get fromSan Antonio to Springfieldby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from San Antonio to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SAT - SPI
    7h 1m
    $145–668

  2. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SAT - BMI
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 26m
    $142–657

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaignbus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    25h 4m
    $263–284

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    27h 15m
    $600–950

  5. Drive  998.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Springfieldcar car 998.6 mi
    16h 30m
    $183–264

  6. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SAT - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 49m
    $184–839

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SAT - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 7m

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane AUS - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 7m
    $178–713

San Antonio to Springfield by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 882.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 25h 4m.

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