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How to get fromIllinois to Pleasant Plainsby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Pleasant Plains by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 17m
    $108–181

  2. Drive 211.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Pleasant Plainscar car 211.8 mi
    3h 41m
    $39–56

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    4h 28m
    $84–121

  4. Train via Joliet

    1. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 31m
    $101–167

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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Pleasant Plains, IL, USA?

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

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