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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Portage by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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 Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl / ...
    4h 59m
    $87–154

  2. Drive 204.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Portagecar car 204.7 mi
    3h 48m
    $38–54

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 46m
    $68–105

  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 Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    3h 52m
    $70–281

  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 Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    5h 35m
    $76–292

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    6h 15m
    $76–295

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: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Portage via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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