There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SPI - DCA
5h 2m$127–671Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
21h 39m$228–551Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 21m$145–231Drive 763.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Washington DCcar 763.5 mi
13h 36m$140–202Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- 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 59m$160–493
Springfield to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to drive which costs $130 - $210 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Chicago Bus Station and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
The distance between Springfield and Washington DC is 693 miles. The road distance is 768 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 21h 39m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Springfield to Washington DC, including transfers.
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Washington DC is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 21h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 22h 21m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Washington DC, 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 Washington DC via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 21h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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 Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- 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
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Washington DC bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington DC is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 1:26 AM in Springfield and 2:26 AM in Washington DC.
Springfield to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Washington DC is 768 miles. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Springfield to Washington DC.
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