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How to get fromSpringfield to Wilkes-Barreby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Wilkes-Barre by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane SPI - AVP
    6h 1m
    $159–562

  2. Drive 826.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Springfield to Wilkes-Barrecar car 826.1 mi
    14h 2m
    $151–218

  3. Train, bus via Syracuse

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 22m
    $309–629

  4. Bus via Auburn Gresham

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to State College Regional Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from State College to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    23h 25m
    $195–337

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane DEC - AVP
    8h 53m
    $165–562

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus bus 770
    25h 50m
    $158–332

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Wilkes-Barrebus bus
    34h 35m
    $455–907

Springfield to Wilkes-Barre by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wilkes-Barre via Chicago and State College in around 23h 25m.

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