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How to get fromJackson to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 36m
    $213–333

  2. Drive  376.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to Springfieldcar car 376.6 mi
    6h 22m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 59m
    $139–217

  4. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane LAN - SPI
    7h 56m
    $206–515

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    9h 18m

  6. Train to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane DTW - SPI
    7h 17m
    $137–625

Jackson to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Jackson Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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