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How to get fromLake Forest to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 5m
    $63–139

  2. Drive 220.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Springfieldcar car 220.7 mi
    3h 51m
    $41–59

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    8h 4m
    $43–71

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 15m
    $57–299

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 2m
    $63–310

Lake Forest to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Springfield via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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