There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
4h 40m$55–130Drive 192.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Jefferson Citycar 192.3 mi
3h 36m$36–51Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SPI - COU
4h 11m$164–487Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane DEC - COU
6h 18m$170–485
Springfield to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Jefferson City Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Springfield and Jefferson City is 219 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $55 - $130.
The train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Springfield to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Jefferson City is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $490 and takes 4h 11m.
Springfield to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jefferson City Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Jefferson City is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Springfield to Jefferson City.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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