There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Virginia by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SPI - DCA
5h 25m$136–620Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Richmond International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane SPI - RIC
8h 23m$109–477Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus
26h 43m$235–431Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
29h 37m$381–780Drive 916.7 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Virginia Beachcar 916.7 mi
16h 5m$168–242Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane STL - DCA
5h 39m$196–449Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane STL - IAD
6h 20m$216–1,069Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Virginia Beachbus
27h 9m$265–419
Springfield to Virginia by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Virginia is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Virginia is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Virginia Beach via Atlanta Bus Station and Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 37m.
The distance between Springfield and Virginia is 689 miles. The road distance is 922 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Virginia without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 43m and costs $230 - $440.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Springfield to Virginia, including transfers.
Springfield to Virginia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Virginia is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 29h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $260 - $420 and takes 27h 9m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Virginia, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Parks & 19Th via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 29h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–230
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $140–200
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Richmond to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Virginia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Virginia is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 11:20 AM in Springfield and 12:20 PM in Virginia.
Springfield to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Virginia is 922 miles. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Springfield to Virginia.
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