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How to get fromSpringfield to Helenaby train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Helena by train, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    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
    8h 48m
    $205–779

  2. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    9h 17m
    $156–598

  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
    4. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus bus
    38h 17m
    $562–1,177

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus bus
    38h 45m

  5. Drive 1,457.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Helenacar car 1,457.5 mi
    24h 35m
    $266–385

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,333.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield to Helena, MT via Galesburg, Des Moines, Albert Lea, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 38h 45m.

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