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How to get fromSpringfield to Louisianaby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Louisiana by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SPI - MSY
    6h 15m
    $124–567

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    19h 27m
    $273–572

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    19h 35m
    $126–245

  4. Drive 754.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to New Orleanscar car 754.6 mi
    12h 49m
    $138–199

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane DEC - MSY
    11h 31m
    $227–688

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane STL - MSY
    5h 16m
    $434–966

Springfield to Louisiana by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Louisiana, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 35m.

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