There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Fairfield by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 5m$143–206Drive 180.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Fairfieldcar 180.1 mi
3h 55m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to Mount Pleasantbus Btw 1401
7h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Fairfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Fairfield is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Mount Pleasant via Peoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Springfield and Fairfield is 213 miles. The road distance is 181.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Fairfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 5m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Springfield to Fairfield, including transfers.
Springfield to Fairfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Fairfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peoria Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Fairfield is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Springfield to Fairfield.
There are two+ hotels available in Fairfield.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Fairfield, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield to Fairfield via Peoria and Mount Pleasant in around 7h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Peoria to Mount Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
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