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How to get fromSpringfield to Great Fallsby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Great Falls by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Great Falls International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane STL - GTF
    9h
    $234–966

  2. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Great Falls International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF)plane plane PIA - GTF
    8h 54m
    $176–735

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    35h 32m
    $541–1,122

  4. Drive 1,448.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Great Fallscar car 1,448.1 mi
    24h 23m
    $265–382

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane STL - HLN
    3. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 21m
    $227–834

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane plane PIA - HLN
    3. Take the bus from Helena, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    11h 50m
    $179–653

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    37h 5m
    $440–887

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Great Falls International Airport (GTF) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,323.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Great Falls, MT, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Great Falls. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, then fly to Great Falls International Airport (GTF). Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Great Falls Transfer Center via Chicago Union Station, Shelby Amtrak Station, and Shelby Amtrak Station in around 35h 32m.

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