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How to get fromHighland Park to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Highland Park to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 55m
    $63–139

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 28m
    $40–66

  3. Drive 215 mi

    1. Drive from Highland Park to Springfieldcar car 215 mi
    3h 48m
    $40–57

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Highland Park to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 5m
    $56–298

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 43m
    $72–102

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Highland Park to Clybourntrain 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 52m
    $62–309

Highland Park to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Highland Park, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Highland Park to Springfield via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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