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How to get fromChicago to Springfieldby train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield by train, taxi, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lamar Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Lamar Amtrak to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    17h 37m
    $686–1,002

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Denver, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Denver (DEN)plane plane ORD - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Springfield Truck Stopbus bus
    11h 59m
    $102–270

  3. Drive  991.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar car 991.7 mi
    17h 19m
    $181–262

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Denver, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MDW - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Springfield Truck Stopbus bus
    11h 39m
    $172–270

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MDW - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Pueblo, CObus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pueblo Transit to Springfield Truck Stopbus bus
    11h 58m
    $182–709

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane ORD - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Pueblo, CObus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pueblo Transit to Springfield Truck Stopbus bus
    12h 37m
    $142–469

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MDW - ICT
    2. Take the taxi from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Newton Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Newton Station to Lamar Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Lamar Amtrak to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $552–1,335

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane ORD - ICT
    2. Take the taxi from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Newton Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Newton Station to Lamar Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Lamar Amtrak to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    11h 9m
    $508–1,065

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL)plane plane MDW - LBL
    2. Drive from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) to Springfieldcar car
    9h 34m
    $154–690

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pueblo Memorial Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)plane plane MDW - PUB
    2. Take the bus from Pueblo Transit to Springfield Truck Stopbus bus
    11h 37m
    $178–705

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Denver (DEN) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Springfield, CO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Springfield. However, you can take the train to Lamar Amtrak then take the taxi to Springfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Springfield in around 17h 19m.

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