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

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

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 59m
    $76–132

  2. Drive 166.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plano to Springfieldcar car 166.9 mi
    3h 3m
    $31–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 8m
    $77–164

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Plano Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 32m
    $68–326

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville to Chicagobus bus Btw 1210
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 27m

Plano to Springfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Plano Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plano Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Naperville Amtrak Station, Naperville, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 27m.

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