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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ROC - SPI
    4h 40m
    $101–437

  2. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BUF - SPI
    6h 32m
    $85–393

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    15h 38m
    $423–656

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    18h 35m
    $143–217

  5. Drive  750.4 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Springfieldcar car 750.4 mi
    13h 20m
    $124–179

  6. Fly Rochester to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ROC - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 43m
    $107–437

Rochester to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 669.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 38m.

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