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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 5 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 50m
    $134–517

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    27h 55m
    $162–306

  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
    $338–779

  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
    9h 42m
    $139–526

Virginia Beach to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration27h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other 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 Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 27h 55m.

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