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How to get fromBenton to Springfieldby bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Benton to Springfield by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0185 / ...
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 27m
    $98–156

  2. Drive 152.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Benton to Springfieldcar car 152.5 mi
    3h 9m
    $28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Vernon to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0185 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    4h 34m
    $83–117

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Benton to Carbondale Intermodal Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 59m

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  • Distance: 197.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from Benton to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Mount Vernon and St Louis Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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