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

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

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  1. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2h 47m
    $48–274

  2. Drive  203.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niles to Springfieldcar car 203.4 mi
    3h 32m
    $36–52

  3. Line 56 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 27m
    $105–165

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 40m
    $43–63

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    4h 31m
    $54–274

  6. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 56m

Niles to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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