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How to get fromNorthwestern University to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 59m
    $102–165

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 47m
    $38–58

  3. Drive  209.4 mi

    1. Drive from Northwestern University to Springfieldcar car 209.4 mi
    3h 48m
    $39–56

  4. Subway, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 50m
    $48–277

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 58m

  6. Subway, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from Foster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    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 36m
    $54–286

Northwestern University to Springfield by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Northwestern University, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 2h 55m. 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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