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How to get fromCarthage to Springfieldby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carthage to Springfield by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Carthage to Macomb Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    4h 22m
    $131–201

  2. Drive 105.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carthage to Springfieldcar car 105.5 mi
    2h 24m
    $20–28

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 1m
    $117–175

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  • Distance: 231.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Carthage, Hancock County, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carthage to Springfield. However, you can take the taxi to Macomb Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Springfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Carthage to Springfield in around 2h 24m.

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