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How to get fromSyracuse to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Syracuse to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane SYR - SPI
    6h 38m
    $125–625

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    17h 2m
    $268–568

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    20h 15m
    $139–262

  4. Drive 826.9 mi

    1. Drive from Syracuse to Springfieldcar car 826.9 mi
    14h 37m
    $151–218

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane SYR - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    9h 52m
    $131–586

  6. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane SYR - CMI
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 58m
    $132–604

Syracuse to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Syracuse, NY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 2m.

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