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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Portland by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Portland (PWM)plane plane SPI - PWM
    5h 20m
    $114–567

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    28h 29m
    $673–1,102

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    32h 7m
    $234–374

  4. Drive  1,185.7 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Portlandcar car 1,185.7 mi
    22h 22m
    $217–313

  5. 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 Portland (PWM)plane plane DEC - PWM
    10h 24m
    $120–576

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Portland (PWM)plane plane PIA - PWM
    7h 56m

  7. Train, bus via New York

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    35h 19m
    $294–482

Springfield to Portland by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$673Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,033.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Portland, ME, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Portland (PWM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Portland, ME via Chicago, New York Midtown, Boston, and Boston, MA - South Station in around 32h 7m.

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