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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 27m
    $64–135

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 41m
    $37–63

  3. Drive 206.3 mi

    1. Drive from Skokie to Springfieldcar car 206.3 mi
    3h 42m
    $38–55

  4. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2h 43m
    $53–294

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 34m
    $71–98

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    4h 31m
    $59–306

Skokie to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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