There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Syracuse by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane SPI - SYR
8h 56m$155–775Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
20h 10m$135–267Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 12m$269–562Drive 826.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Syracusecar 826.2 mi
14h 38m$151–218Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane DEC - SYR
10h 16m$161–785Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane STL - SYR
9h 12m$225–1,074Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane PIA - SYR
9h 23m$166–792
Springfield to Syracuse by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Syracuse is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 20h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Syracuse is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Syracuse station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Syracuse Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Syracuse. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
The distance between Springfield and Syracuse is 757 miles. The road distance is 831.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Syracuse without a car is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Springfield to Syracuse, including transfers.
Springfield to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Syracuse is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 17h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 20h 10m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Syracuse, NY, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Decatur Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Syracuse bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Syracuse is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:50 AM in Springfield and 2:50 AM in Syracuse.
Springfield to Syracuse train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Syracuse is 831 miles. It takes approximately 14h 38m to drive from Springfield to Syracuse.
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