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How to get fromIllinois to Jacksonvilleby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Jacksonville by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    $144–232

  2. Drive 230.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Jacksonvillecar car 230.3 mi
    4h 5m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $125–167

  4. Train, taxi via Joliet

    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ymca to Jacksonvilletaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $128–204

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  • Distance: 217 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Jacksonville, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Illinois to Jacksonville. However, you can take the train to Springfield then take the taxi to Jacksonville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center then take the taxi to Jacksonville.

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