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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield by plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (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 32m
    $108–350

  2. Drive  276.9 mi

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

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Daytonbus bus FlixBus N2640
    6h 35m
    $94–131

  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
    9h 19m
    $147–228

  5. 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 30m
    $68–108

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dayton 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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