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How to get fromSpringfield to Charlestonby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Charleston by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Effinghambus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Effingham to Charlestontaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $135–204

  2. Drive 352.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Charlestoncar car 352.7 mi
    5h 53m
    $65–93

  3. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SGF - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 13m
    $191–519

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 34m
    $108–185

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SGF - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $211–549

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Charleston, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Charleston. However, you can take the bus to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Effingham, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Charleston in around 5h 53m.

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