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How to get fromGrayslake to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Grayslake to Springfield by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 21m
    $106–167

  2. Drive  222.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grayslake to Springfieldcar car 222.3 mi
    3h 59m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 40m
    $41–62

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrooktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 48m
    $52–271

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Grayslake to Edgebrooktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 32m
    $58–281

Grayslake to Springfield by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Grayslake, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Grayslake to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 21m.

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