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

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

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Plano Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 56m
    $76–132

  2. Drive 165.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Planocar car 165.4 mi
    3h 4m
    $31–44

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 10m
    $76–156

  4. Fly, 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 Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    4h 21m
    $62–277

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Napervillebus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    7h 16m

Springfield to Plano by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Plano Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Plano Station via Chicago, Naperville, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 7h 16m.

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