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How to get fromArlington Heights to Springfieldby train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3h 53m
    $77–360

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    11h 51m
    $133–269

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 17m
    $112–182

  4. Drive 515.4 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Springfieldcar car 515.4 mi
    8h 38m
    $95–136

Arlington Heights to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Golf Rd & Algonquin Rd to Springfield CU Transit Center via Northwest Transportation Center, Woodfield Mall, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 17m.

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