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

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

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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 Blue Island-Vermonttrain train Ri
    4h 5m
    $96–163

  2. Drive 191.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Highlandcar car 191.2 mi
    3h 30m
    $35–51

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 32m
    $61–89

  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 Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    3h 31m
    $82–300

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train, taxi

    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 Van Buren St. to East Chicagotrain train
    4. Take the taxi from East Chicago to Highlandtaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $88–310

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Highland, Lake County, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Highland via Joliet Gateway Center, Joliet, and Blue Island-Vermont in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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