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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Springfieldby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SEA - SPI
    6h 23m
    $128–501

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    2d 2h
    $408–626

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2d 3h
    $1,303–2,063

  4. Drive  2,037.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Springfieldcar car 2,037.8 mi
    33h 38m
    $372–538

  5. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SEA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 24m
    $266–474

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SEA - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 41m
    $133–507

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SEA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 47m

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 53m
    $245–445

  9. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 31m
    $207–624

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,703.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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