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How to get fromO'Hare to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3h 6m
    $64–325

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    11h 45m
    $190–308

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    12h 55m
    $82–139

  4. Drive  511.9 mi

    1. Drive from O'Hare to Springfieldcar car 511.9 mi
    8h 33m
    $94–135

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 27m
    $167–262

O'Hare to Springfield by subway, foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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