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How to get fromIllinois to Springfieldby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Illinois to Springfield by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain train
    5h 45m
    $92–457

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 19m
    $240–550

  3. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    20h 5m
    $144–251

  4. Drive  897.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar car 897.7 mi
    15h 23m
    $164–237

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    5h 31m
    $116–617

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    7h 40m
    $168–830

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    7h 57m
    $128–630

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    9h
    $240–731

  9. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    23h 45m
    $168–269

Illinois to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 19h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield Union Station via Cleveland Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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