There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Dothan by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane STL - DHN
7h 36m$144–545Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Dothan Regional Airport (DHN)plane BMI - DHN
7h 56m$113–464Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dothanbus
17h 35m$131–218Drive 742.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Dothancar 742.6 mi
13h 3m$123–178Bus via Carbondale
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dothanbus
17h 50m$126–206
Springfield to Dothan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Dothan is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Dothan is to train and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Dothan. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Dothan via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
The distance between Springfield and Dothan is 706 miles. The road distance is 746.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Dothan without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Springfield to Dothan, including transfers.
Springfield to Dothan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Dothan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Dothan is 747 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Springfield to Dothan.
Book your Springfield to Dothan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Dothan, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Dothan via St Louis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 17h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Dothan Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Dothan Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dothan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dothan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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