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

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia to Springfield by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DCA - SPI
    6h 14m
    $126–669

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane RIC - SPI
    7h 13m
    $99–487

  3. 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
    28h 10m
    $190–296

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    29h 49m
    $644–1,014

  5. Drive  918.7 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Springfieldcar car 918.7 mi
    16h
    $152–220

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane DCA - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 52m
    $205–940

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAD - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 30m
    $155–691

Virginia to Springfield by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 10m.

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