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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Grayslake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train Md-N
    5h 17m
    $107–164

  2. Drive  219.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Grayslakecar car 219.2 mi
    4h 3m
    $40–58

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 3m
    $47–71

  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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    4h 5m
    $54–261

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    5h 36m
    $60–270

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 52m

  7. 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 Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 27m
    $71–285

Springfield to Grayslake by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Grayslake via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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