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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cary to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 15m
    $69–140

  2. Drive 207.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Springfieldcar car 207.6 mi
    3h 59m
    $38–55

  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 21m
    $64–91

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 39m
    $56–298

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary 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 27m
    $62–309

  6. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 7m
    $73–317

Cary to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Cary to Springfield via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary 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 21m.

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