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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Springfieldby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Springfield by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain train
    5h 55m
    $92–477

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 19m
    $220–550

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    23h 54m
    $167–254

  4. Drive  898.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldcar car 898.6 mi
    15h 23m
    $164–237

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    3. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain train
    5h 46m
    $116–667

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    8h 7m
    $118–629

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    7h 56m
    $158–829

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 3m
    $136–624

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    9h 16m
    $238–731

Chicago Union Station to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 19h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Springfield Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 23h 54m.

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