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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Gatlinburg by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane SPI - TYS
    2. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    $314–927

  2. Drive 537.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Gatlinburgcar car 537.4 mi
    11h 30m
    $99–142

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    22h 46m

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)plane plane SPI - AVL
    2. Drive from Asheville-Airport-AVL to Gatlinburgcar car
    7h 27m
    $104–430

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane DEC - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $320–937

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane STL - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    8h 38m
    $334–1,076

  7. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane BMI - TYS
    3. Take the taxi from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Gatlinburgtaxi taxi
    8h 32m
    $311–901

  8. Bus, drive via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Downtown to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Asheville, NCbus bus
    4. Drive from Asheville, NC to Gatlinburgcar car
    23h 27m

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 460.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Gatlinburg, TN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Gatlinburg. However, you can take the taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) airport, fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS), then take the taxi to Gatlinburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Gatlinburg via Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Asheville, NC in around 22h 46m.

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