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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORF - SPI
    8h 35m
    $124–507

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    29h 35m
    $218–337

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    29h 59m
    $639–1,039

  4. Drive  918.7 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Springfieldcar car 918.7 mi
    16h
    $168–243

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORF - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    10h 24m
    $130–506

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ORF - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    10h 14m

Virginia Beach to Springfield by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$218Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Philadelphia Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 29h 35m.

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