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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    2. Take the taxi from Dayton-Airport-DAY to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $182–840

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Springfieldbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    7h 30m
    $50–102

  3. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Springfieldbus bus Greyhound US0421
    7h
    $68–120

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Springfieldbus bus Greyhound US0421
    8h 49m
    $104–196

  5. Drive 276.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar car 276.9 mi
    6h 12m
    $51–73

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chicago to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield via Indianapolis Union Station and Springfield in around 7h.

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