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How to get fromSpringfield to Washington DCby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SPI - DCA
    5h 51m
    $137–621

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    21h 39m
    $303–613

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 20m
    $147–268

  4. Drive 763.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Washington DCcar car 763.5 mi
    13h 36m
    $140–202

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane STL - DCA
    6h 4m
    $168–449

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane STL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 48m
    $217–1,068

  7. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane STL - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 56m
    $159–1,270

Springfield to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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.

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