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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    3h 56m
    $47–122

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 53m
    $35–55

  3. Drive  186.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lyons to Springfieldcar car 186.8 mi
    3h 14m
    $35–50

  4. Line 330 bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 37m
    $54–275

  5. Line 330 bus, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus bus
    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
    5h 23m
    $54–284

Lyons to Springfield by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Lyons, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Springfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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