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How to get fromSpringfield to Chathamby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chatham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Joliet to Greshamtrain train Ri
    4h 5m
    $56–107

  2. Drive 190.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Chathamcar car 190.5 mi
    3h 28m
    $35–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    4h 14m
    $37–59

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the subway from Jackson-Red to 87thsubway subway
    2h 39m
    $48–247

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4h 22m
    $54–257

Springfield to Chatham by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chatham, Cook County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to 87th Street & Prairie via Joliet Gateway Center, Joliet, Gresham, and 87th Street & Halsted in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago twice daily, and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.

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