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How to get fromSpringfield to Knoxvilleby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Oskaloosabus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 42m
    $109–180

  2. Drive 255.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Knoxvillecar car 255.9 mi
    5h 25m
    $47–68

  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane SPI - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $189–717

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Monroebus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 48m
    $100–150

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DEC - DSM
    3. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Knoxvilletaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $195–727

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Knoxville, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield to Knoxville via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg, and Monroe in around 7h 48m.

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