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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barrington to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 4m
    $68–139

  2. Drive 202 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barrington to Springfieldcar car 202 mi
    3h 46m
    $37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    8h 10m
    $64–92

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 28m
    $56–298

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 16m
    $62–309

Barrington to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Barrington to Springfield via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barrington to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 10m.

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