What is the cheapest way to get from The Villages to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from The Villages to Springfield is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Villages to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from The Villages to Springfield is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs $200 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between The Villages and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from The Villages to Springfield. However, there are services departing from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.

How far is it from The Villages to Springfield?

The distance between The Villages and Springfield is 1065 miles. The road distance is 995.9 miles.

How do I travel from The Villages to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from The Villages to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 27h 19m and costs $180 - $340.

How long does it take to get from The Villages to Springfield?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from The Villages to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Villages to Springfield bus from?

The Villages to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the The Villages to Springfield bus arrive?

The Villages to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jacksonville station.

What is the time difference between The Villages and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind The Villages. It is currently 12:12 PM in The Villages and 11:12 AM in Springfield.

Can I drive from The Villages to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between The Villages to Springfield is 996 miles. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from The Villages to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.

The Villages to Springfield - 9 ways to travel via train, shuttle, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from The Villages to Springfield by shuttle, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), taxi, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCO - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
8h 26m
$246–605
Drive 990.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from The Villages to Springfieldcar 990.1 mi
17h 6m
$181–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus
2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
27h 19m
$184–337
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Delandtaxi
2. Take the train from Deland to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
42h 58m
$592–1,236
Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle
2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane TPA - STL
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
9h 17m
$500–2,131
Taxi to Orlando Sanford, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBtaxi
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SFB - BMI
3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain
6h 54m
$228–640
Taxi to Orlando Sanford, fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBtaxi
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane SFB - PIA
3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
7h 14m
$236–629
Taxi to Orlando Sanford, fly to Midamerica St. Louis Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBtaxi
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV)plane SFB - BLV
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
7h 18m
$257–671
Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle
2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MCO - SPI
5h 44m
$202–919

The Villages to Springfield by bus

7Weekly Buses

27h 19mAverage Duration

$184Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from The Villages to Springfield.

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Distance: 1,058.8 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 19m.

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