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

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Benton Harbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    6h 1m
    $98–192

  2. Drive 262.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Benton Harborcar car 262.9 mi
    4h 45m
    $48–70

  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 St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 6m
    $73–117

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    5h 12m
    $83–312

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 15m
    $88–166

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    5h 51m
    $186–433

  7. Train, fly to South Bend, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3. Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Benton Harbortaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $213–647

  8. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $88–326

  9. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $99–339

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Springfield to Benton Harbor.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Benton Harbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Benton Harbor via Chicago Union Station and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Benton Harbor via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 7h 6m.

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