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How to get fromSpringfield to Eau Claireby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Springfield to Eau Claire by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 16m
    $167–267

  2. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane SPI - EAU
    8h 52m
    $69–367

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 3m
    $206–327

  4. Drive  430 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Eau Clairecar car 430 mi
    7h 6m
    $79–114

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane DEC - EAU
    7h 24m
    $75–376

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 20m
    $99–160

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    15h 10m
    $349–544

  8. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane PIA - EAU
    9h 23m

  9. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    3. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 29m
    $165–614

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    7h 58m
    $142–435

Springfield to Eau Claire by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) twice daily.

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