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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LAX - SPI
    8h 37m
    $115–440

  2. 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
    45h 22m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    45h 28m
    $357–576

  4. Drive  1,879 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Springfieldcar car 1,879 mi
    31h 6m
    $332–480

  5. 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
    8h 48m
    $174–321

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

    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 49m

  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 34m
    $187–742

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Springfieldtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $1,302–2,202

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,647.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 28m.

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