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How to get fromWashington DC to Springfieldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway

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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 18m
    $137–671

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BWI - SPI
    7h 15m
    $113–1,059

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    23h
    $247–572

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    23h 38m
    $131–251

  5. Drive  764.7 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Springfieldcar car 764.7 mi
    13h 32m
    $140–202

  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 57m
    $161–497

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

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IAD - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 42m
    $210–1,066

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane BWI - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 42m
    $152–1,265

Washington DC to Springfield by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 689 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Washington DC, 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 vehicle from Washington DC to Springfield via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h.

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