Getting Around Springfield
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Springfield Airport information
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
Approximate taxi fare: $19.64 USD
Located just three miles northwest of downtown Springfield, the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport services nonstop flights to Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Myrtle Beach and Fort Myers/Punta Gorda. The single-terminal airport features such amenities as free parking, free wireless Internet, gift shop and on-site restaurant.
Airline carriers serving Springfield Airport
American Eagle
DirectAir
United Express
Approximate taxi fare: $19.64 USD
Located just three miles northwest of downtown Springfield, the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport services nonstop flights to Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Myrtle Beach and Fort Myers/Punta Gorda. The single-terminal airport features such amenities as free parking, free wireless Internet, gift shop and on-site restaurant.
Airline carriers serving Springfield Airport
American Eagle
DirectAir
United Express
Springfield By Ground
Greyhound
Springfield's Greyhound service station, open daily from 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM and noon to midnight, is located at 2425 East Kearney Street.
Springfield Amtrak Station
The Springfield Amtrak station is located at 100 North Third Street. The station services the Texas Eagle route and Illinois Services route. The Texas Eagle offers daily service between Chicago and San Antonio with connecting service to Los Angeles three times per week, while the Illinois Services route provides daily access to 28 downstate cities, including Quincy, St. Louis and Carbondale.
Springfield Greyhound Station
The Springfield Greyhound station waiting area is located at 2351 South Dirksen Parkway.
Rental Cars
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport features counters for rental car companies Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. Rental car counters are located in the baggage claim area.
Taxis
Visitors to Springfield can access several taxi companies at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Cab fare from the airport to downtown Springfield is approximately $18. Visitors may also hail taxis at hotel stands or throughout downtown Springfield.
Springfield's Greyhound service station, open daily from 4:30 AM to 8:30 AM and noon to midnight, is located at 2425 East Kearney Street.
Springfield Amtrak Station
The Springfield Amtrak station is located at 100 North Third Street. The station services the Texas Eagle route and Illinois Services route. The Texas Eagle offers daily service between Chicago and San Antonio with connecting service to Los Angeles three times per week, while the Illinois Services route provides daily access to 28 downstate cities, including Quincy, St. Louis and Carbondale.
Springfield Greyhound Station
The Springfield Greyhound station waiting area is located at 2351 South Dirksen Parkway.
Rental Cars
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport features counters for rental car companies Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. Rental car counters are located in the baggage claim area.
Taxis
Visitors to Springfield can access several taxi companies at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. Cab fare from the airport to downtown Springfield is approximately $18. Visitors may also hail taxis at hotel stands or throughout downtown Springfield.
Springfield Public information
The Springfield Mass Transit District services 17 fixed bus routes throughout Springfield, providing access to tourist attractions, historical sites, schools, shopping and the central business district. Buses run Monday through Saturday from 6 AM to 6 PM. Bus fares are $1.5 each way with free transfers. Passengers may purchase a 20-ride ticket for $15. Children under age five ride free.
Rental Cars
Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo and Thrifty, are represented at Springfield Branson Regional Airport, while Alamo, Enterprise and National are represented at Branson Airport.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Springfield via Springfield/Branson National Airport should expect to pay about $22 in taxi fare, while those traveling from Branson Airport should expect to pay about $80.
Rental Cars
Avis, Budget, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz, National/Alamo and Thrifty, are represented at Springfield Branson Regional Airport, while Alamo, Enterprise and National are represented at Branson Airport.
Taxi
Visitors traveling to Springfield via Springfield/Branson National Airport should expect to pay about $22 in taxi fare, while those traveling from Branson Airport should expect to pay about $80.
