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

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

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    6h 29m
    $80–361

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 34m
    $134–279

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 35m
    $96–175

  4. Drive 493.5 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Springfieldcar car 493.5 mi
    8h 7m
    $91–131

DeKalb to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 35m.

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