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

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

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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 Northbrooktrain train Md-N
    4h 35m
    $50–114

  2. Drive  206.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Northbrookcar car 206.6 mi
    3h 44m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 20m
    $39–62

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Lehigh & Caldwellbus bus
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Northbrooktrain train
    3h 6m
    $52–260

  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
    4h 44m
    $58–269

Springfield to Northbrook by train

Calendar38Weekly Trains
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Northbrook via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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