There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Lake Charles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane SGF - LCH
4h 26m$97–412Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus
19h 8m$141–223Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Stationtrain
27h 56m$518–824Drive 571.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lake Charlescar 571.1 mi
10h 49m$98–141Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane SGF - BPT
- Take the bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charlesbus
6h 21m$150–489Bus via Tulsa
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charlesbus
20h 7m$174–264Bus #2
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charlesbus
20h 15m$151–233
Springfield to Lake Charles by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lake Charles is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lake Charles. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Lake Charles via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and Downtown Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
The distance between Springfield and Lake Charles is 509 miles. The road distance is 574.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lake Charles without a car is to bus which takes 19h 8m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Springfield to Lake Charles, including transfers.
Springfield to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lake Charles is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 19h 8m.
Springfield to Lake Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lake Charles is 574 miles. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Springfield to Lake Charles.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Lake Charles, LA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Lake Charles via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, and Downtown Houston in around 19h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Lake Charles Regional Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Lake Charles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Port Arthur to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lake Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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