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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SPI - CLT
    5h 52m
    $127–620

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus bus
    24h
    $107–228

  3. Bus

    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 Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 30m
    $130–222

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    32h 38m
    $346–858

  5. Drive  710.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Charlottecar car 710.6 mi
    15h 25m
    $130–188

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane STL - CLT
    6h
    $130–712

  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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane PIA - CLT
    5h 58m
    $115–577

Springfield to Charlotte by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Charlotte Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 30m.

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