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How to get fromMichigan City to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan City to Springfield by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 32m
    $113–177

  2. Drive  226.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Michigan City to Springfieldcar car 226.4 mi
    4h 3m
    $39–56

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Garytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 13m
    $47–73

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 31m
    $57–274

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train 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 16m
    $63–284

  6. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 11th Street to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 57m
    $74–301

Michigan City to Springfield by train, foot, and subway

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Michigan City, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 11th Street to Springfield via Van Buren St., Harold Washington Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 32m.

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