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How to get fromSpringfield to Auburnby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    7h 6m
    $120–251

  2. Drive 311.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Auburncar car 311.2 mi
    5h 42m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 11m
    $101–158

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane SPI - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Auburntaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $149–437

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Waterloo Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 6m
    $125–221

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DEC - FWA
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Auburntaxi taxi
    6h 11m
    $150–447

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Auburn via Chicago Union Station and Waterloo Amtrak Station in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Auburn via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Waterloo Amtrak Station in around 8h 11m.

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