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How to get fromSpringfield to Freeportby train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Freeport by train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Drive from Harvard to Freeportcar car
    7h 31m
    $122–185

  2. Drive  192.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Freeportcar car 192.4 mi
    4h 14m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, drive

    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 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Freeportcar car
    8h 53m
    $62–109

  4. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to Freeportcar car
    5h 55m
    $72–357

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beloit Transfer Center to Freeporttaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    $232–346

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 307 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Freeport. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then drive to Freeport. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Freeport via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal in around 8h 53m.

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