There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Hartford by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus
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 Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane SPI - BDL
7h 55m$105–451Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain
25h 5m$369–737Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Hartford Union Stationbus
28h 15m$199–332Drive 1,011.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Hartfordcar 1,011.2 mi
18h 11m$185–267Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DEC - BDL
9h 46m$203–572Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Stationbus
31h 43m$209–407
Springfield to Hartford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Hartford is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 18h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Hartford is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Hartford Union Station via Chicago and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Hartford station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Hartford Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
The distance between Springfield and Hartford is 921 miles. The road distance is 1017.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Hartford without a car is to train which takes 25h 5m and costs $360 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Springfield to Hartford, including transfers.
Springfield to Hartford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Hartford is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 25h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 28h 15m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Hartford, CT, USA?
American Airlines and Breeze Airways fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Springfield in around 25h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Hartford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Hartford is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:00 PM in Springfield and 5:00 PM in Hartford.
Springfield to Hartford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Hartford is 1017 miles. It takes approximately 18h 11m to drive from Springfield to Hartford.
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