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How to get fromSpringfield to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshoreby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    5h 1m
    $80–147

  2. Drive 210.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshorecar car 210.8 mi
    3h 52m
    $39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S / ...
    6h 28m
    $52–111

  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 Dune Parktrain train
    3h 53m
    $64–274

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    5h 36m
    $70–284

  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 Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 16m
    $82–291

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: 232.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore via Chicago Bus Station, Gary Bus Station, Gary Metro Center, and Dune Park in around 6h 28m.

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