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

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There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3h 42m
    $68–335

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    9h 56m
    $109–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    11h 5m
    $82–145

  4. Drive  510.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar car 510.9 mi
    8h 32m
    $94–135

  5. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane PIA - SGF
    5h 22m
    $82–391

Illinois to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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