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How to get fromRockford to Springfield Stationby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Springfield Station by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomingtonbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    5h
    $66–111

  2. Drive 194.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Springfield Stationcar car 194.3 mi
    3h 18m
    $36–52

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 14m
    $99–190

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 36m
    $85–341

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    6h 49m
    $68–109

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Springfield Station via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 6h 49m.

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