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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane TUL - SPI
    5h 51m
    $116–569

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    10h 5m
    $86–128

  3. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 802
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    14h 43m
    $265–409

  4. Drive  490.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tulsa to Springfieldcar car 490.7 mi
    8h 1m
    $90–130

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane TUL - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 26m
    $122–578

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 21m
    $124–192

Tulsa to Springfield by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Tulsa, OK, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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