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

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

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2h 9m
    $47–255

  2. Drive  200.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Springfield to Nilescar car 200.1 mi
    3h 37m
    $36–52

  3. Train, line 56 bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    4h 48m
    $106–163

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    5h 43m
    $39–58

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    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
    3h 43m
    $53–264

  6. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    7h 36m

Springfield to Niles by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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