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How to get fromSpringfield to Saint Josephby train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Saint Joseph by train, car, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Kansas Citytrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Drive from Kansas City to Saint Josephcar car
    8h 54m
    $102–228

  2. Drive  293 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Saint Josephcar car 293 mi
    5h 4m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Leavenworth Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Leavenworth Bus Stop to Saint Josephtaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    $165–232

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SPI - MCI
    2. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Saint Josephtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $209–747

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane STL - MCI
    3. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Saint Josephtaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $826–1,188

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DEC - MCI
    3. Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Saint Josephtaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $215–706

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Saint Joseph, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Saint Joseph. However, you can take the train to Kansas City then drive to Saint Joseph. Alternatively, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Leavenworth Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Saint Joseph.

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