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How to get fromSpringfield to Cairoby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Cairo by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Cairotaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $112–145

  2. Drive  222.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Cairocar car 222.9 mi
    4h 21m
    $41–59

  3. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SPI - MWA
    2. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Cairotaxi taxi
    4h 48m
    $194–557

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau to Cairotaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $122–178

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane DEC - PAH
    3. Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Cairotaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $145–466

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Cairo, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Cairo. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Cape Girardeau, then take the taxi to Cairo. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Cairo in around 4h 21m.

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