There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Tucson by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Tucson (TUS)plane SPI - TUS
8h 15m$194–817Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Tucson (TUS)plane PIA - TUS
9h 52m$184–783Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
36h 27m$251–491Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Tucson Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 3h$600–1,300Drive 1,513.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Tucsoncar 1,513.6 mi
25h 23m$277–399Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tucson (TUS)plane STL - TUS
9h 41m$222–964Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Tucson (TUS)plane DEC - TUS
12h 45m$190–826
Springfield to Tucson by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Tucson is to bus which costs $250 - $500 and takes 36h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Tucson. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Broadway/Country Club via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station and Downtown Ronstadt Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Tucson Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Springfield and Tucson is 1320 miles. The road distance is 1522.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Tucson without a car is to bus which takes 36h 27m and costs $250 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Springfield to Tucson, including transfers.
Springfield to Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Tucson is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $500 and takes 36h 27m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Tucson, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Tucson (TUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Broadway/Country Club via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Tucson Downtown, and Downtown Ronstadt Center in around 36h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Decatur Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Decatur Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Decatur Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 39m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Tucson via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Tucson via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Decatur Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Decatur Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Tucson via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Tucson via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- 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 Tucson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Tucson is 2h behind Springfield. It is currently 8:17 AM in Springfield and 6:17 AM in Tucson.
Springfield to Tucson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tucson Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Tucson is 1522 miles. It takes approximately 25h 23m to drive from Springfield to Tucson.
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