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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3h 54m
    $74–345

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    9h 56m
    $127–255

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    11h 14m
    $88–157

  4. Drive 510.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldcar car 510.8 mi
    8h 31m
    $94–135

Chicago Union Station to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 14m.

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