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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to LaPorte 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train train Ssl / ...
    5h 55m
    $109–181

  2. Drive 234.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to LaPortecar car 234.3 mi
    4h 18m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to La Porte, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 55m
    $52–110

  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 Carroll Ave.train train
    4h 41m
    $91–298

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to La Porte, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 8m
    $78–176

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    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 Carroll Ave.train train
    5h 19m
    $194–419

  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 Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train train
    7h 13m
    $107–325

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Springfield to LaPorte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and LaPorte, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to LaPorte via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., and Carroll Ave. in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to LaPorte via Chicago and La Porte, IN in around 6h 55m.

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