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How to get fromGlenview to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Glenview to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 36m
    $64–135

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 19m
    $34–65

  3. Drive 207.9 mi

    1. Drive from Glenview to Springfieldcar car 207.9 mi
    3h 39m
    $38–55

  4. Line 423 bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harlem/Larkdale to Harlem Blue Linebus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2h 56m
    $53–295

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 40m
    $71–98

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    3h 39m
    $149–418

Glenview to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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