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How to get fromSpringfield to Philadelphiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SPI - PHL
    5h 22m
    $111–521

  2. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    22h
    $131–219

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    23h 33m
    $257–630

  4. Drive  840.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Philadelphiacar car 840.5 mi
    14h 29m
    $154–222

  5. 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane STL - PHL
    6h 27m
    $148–812

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DEC - PHL
    9h 52m
    $117–530

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    25h 20m
    $163–259

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    30h 10m
    $295–757

Springfield to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 777.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Philadelphia Bus Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Indianapolis Union Station in around 22h.

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