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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane SPI - RIC
    8h 2m
    $109–497

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    23h 59m
    $151–302

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 41m
    $339–722

  4. Drive 809.3 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Richmondcar car 809.3 mi
    14h 10m
    $148–214

  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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane DEC - RIC
    10h 43m
    $115–497

Springfield to Richmond by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration23h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Richmond via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 23h 59m.

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