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How to get fromSpringfield to Albanyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane SPI - ALB
    8h 34m
    $148–671

  2. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane BMI - ALB
    8h 8m
    $145–695

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 37m
    $319–671

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Albany, NYbus bus Nyc
    28h 22m
    $205–341

  5. Drive 959.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Albanycar car 959.4 mi
    17h 12m
    $176–253

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane DEC - ALB
    7h 46m
    $154–681

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane PIA - ALB
    9h 11m
    $159–688

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Albanybus bus
    31h 23m
    $210–463

Springfield to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration20h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Albany, NY, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 20h 37m.

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