Route from Portland Maine to Springfield IL?

- The fastest route from Portland, Maine to Springfield, Illinois is 1,100 miles and will take approximately 16 hours and 30 minutes to drive.

- Take I-95 S to I-84 W in Vernon.

- Continue on I-84 W to I-81 S in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.

- Take I-81 S to I-76 W in Breezewood, Pennsylvania.

- Follow I-76 W to I-70 W in Breezewood, Pennsylvania.

- Take I-70 W to Springfield, IL.

By plane

- There are direct flights from Portland International Jetport (PWM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

- From Chicago, you can take a connecting flight to Springfield (SPI) or rent a car and drive the approximately 3 hours to Springfield.

- From St. Louis, you can take a connecting flight to Springfield (SPI) or rent a car and drive the approximately 2.5 hours to Springfield.