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

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Charles to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 21m
    $75–155

  2. Drive 183.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Springfieldcar car 183.7 mi
    3h 27m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 38m
    $132–171

  4. Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 17m
    $89–338

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 22m
    $63–125

  6. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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 4m
    $95–349

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: 223.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Springfield via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 5h 38m.

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