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How to get fromSpringfield to Akronby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Akron by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Akron

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Akron (CAK)plane plane SPI - CAK
    7h 2m
    $74–387

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    11h 53m
    $245–391

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus FlixBus N2641
    12h 50m
    $95–146

  4. Drive  495.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Akroncar car 495.6 mi
    8h 37m
    $91–131

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SPI - CLE
    2. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 57m
    $97–495

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane STL - CLE
    3. Take the bus from W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave to RKP Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 44m
    $149–642

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus to Akronbus bus
    13h 10m
    $76–155

Springfield to Akron by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Akron, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Akron (CAK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 50m.

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