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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aurora to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 10m
    $66–137

  2. Drive 172.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Springfieldcar car 172.4 mi
    3h 10m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 32m
    $64–92

  4. Train, line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 8m
    $58–301

Aurora to Springfield by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Downers Grove, Downers Grove Metra, Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 32m.

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