There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Chattanooga by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane SPI - CHA
6h 31m$176–794Drive 490 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Chattanoogacar 490 mi
8h 41m$90–130Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
13h 20m$125–192Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane DEC - CHA
9h 5m$172–803Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane BMI - CHA
6h 54m$172–817Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanoogabus
13h 48m$138–235
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chattanooga is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chattanooga. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Groome Transportation Chattanooga via St Louis Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S and Nashville Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Springfield and Chattanooga is 428 miles. The road distance is 492.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chattanooga without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Springfield to Chattanooga, including transfers.
Springfield to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chattanooga is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 13h 20m.
Springfield to Chattanooga bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chattanooga is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 11:52 AM in Springfield and 12:52 PM in Chattanooga.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chattanooga, TN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chattanooga via St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Greyhound Station - Lafayette St & 5Th Ave S, Nashville International Airport, Nashville Airport, and Groome Transportation Chattanooga in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanooga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
Bus from Nashville Airport to Groome Transportation Chattanooga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chattanooga is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Springfield to Chattanooga.
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