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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Appleton by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Appleton International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane SPI - ATW
    5h 13m
    $78–365

  2. Drive  345 mi

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    1. Drive from Springfield to Appletoncar car 345 mi
    6h 5m
    $63–91

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    8h 48m
    $212–314

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Oshkoshbus bus
    9h 55m
    $114–158

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Green Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane SPI - GRB
    2. Take the taxi from Green Bay (GRB) to Appletontaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $159–467

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane DEC - ATW
    6h 50m
    $84–374

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) flights

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Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Appleton via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh in around 9h 55m.

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