There are 7 ways to get from Franklin to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 35m$175–285Drive 373.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin to Springfieldcar 373.7 mi
6h 37m$69–99Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Manitowoc to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
8h 40m$190–330Fly Green Bay to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane GRB - SPI
5h 41m$160–451Bus
- Take the bus from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 36m$150–215Taxi to Appleton International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the taxi from Franklin to Appleton International Airport (ATW)taxi
- Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ATW - SPI
6h 17m$250–546Fly Green Bay to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane GRB - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
6h 1m$166–452
Green Bay (GRB) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin to Springfield is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $160 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Manitowoc and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Franklin and Springfield is 379 miles. The road distance is 375.9 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 35m and costs $170 - $290.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Franklin to Springfield, including transfers.
Franklin to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Manitowoc station.
The best way to get from Franklin to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $160 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 9h 36m.
Franklin to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin to Springfield is 376 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Franklin to Springfield.
What companies run services between Franklin, WI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Franklin to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Manitowoc and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Green Bay to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Appleton International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Green Bay to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Manitowoc to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Manitowoc to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Manitowoc to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Yellow Cab Green Bay
- Phone
- +1-920-435-1111
- Website
- yellowcabgreenbay.com
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