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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane SPI - CMH
    5h 38m
    $101–520

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    10h 20m
    $59–113

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    12h 3m
    $155–322

  4. Drive 376.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Columbuscar car 376.9 mi
    6h 28m
    $69–100

  5. 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    5h 56m
    $836–969

  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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane DEC - CMH
    6h 37m
    $107–530

Springfield to Columbus by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Columbus via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 20m.

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