There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Virginia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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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
4h 32m$136–670Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Richmond International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane SPI - RIC
6h 23m$114–567Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus
27h 30m$172–316Train (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$305–712Drive 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$160–492Train 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$210–1,062
Springfield to Virginia by 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 4h 32m and costs $130 - $700.
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 Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
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 bus which takes 27h 30m and costs $170 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Springfield to Virginia, including transfers.
Springfield to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 4h 32m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $320 and takes 27h 30m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 29h 37m.
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 bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Virginia Beach via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 27h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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
- $130–750
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
- $140–750
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
- $150–800
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Virginia is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:08 PM in Springfield and 5:08 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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