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How to get fromPurdue University to Springfieldby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    8h 7m
    $45–95

  2. Drive  177.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purdue University to Springfieldcar car 177.3 mi
    3h 5m
    $33–47

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    8h 35m
    $75–186

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 57m
    $105–348

  5. Bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    10h 18m
    $118–155

Purdue University to Springfield by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Lilly Hall on Mitch Daniels Blvd, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Springfield via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 4th St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 35m.

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