There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to New Britain by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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
8h 30m$111–495Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New Britainbus
25h 28m$331–729Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britainbus
29h 16m$186–320Drive 1,004.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to New Britaincar 1,004.1 mi
18h 2m$184–265Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane DEC - BDL
11h 25m$112–504Train, 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 New Britainbus
32h 8m$194–391
Springfield to New Britain by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to New Britain is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to New Britain is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to New Britain. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at New Britain via Chicago and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 16m.
The distance between Springfield and New Britain is 931 miles. The road distance is 1010 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to New Britain without a car is to train and bus via Chicago which takes 25h 28m and costs $330 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Springfield to New Britain, including transfers.
Springfield to New Britain bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to New Britain is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 29h 16m.
Springfield to New Britain bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
New Britain is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 6:48 PM in Springfield and 7:48 PM in New Britain.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and New Britain, 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 bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to New Britain via Chicago, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 29h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Bradley International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- 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
- $95–470
- 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
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Union Station to New Britain
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Britain
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to New Britain is 1010 miles. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Springfield to New Britain.
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