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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Grayslake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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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
    $65–128

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train Md-N
    6h 23m
    $40–64

  3. Drive 219.2 mi

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

  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
    3h 59m
    $54–251

  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 42m
    $60–261

  6. 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 31m
    $71–278

Springfield to Grayslake by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest 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.

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