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How to get fromSpringfield to Shawnee National Forestby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $168–234

  2. Drive  200.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Shawnee National Forestcar car 200.5 mi
    4h 24m
    $36–52

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane SPI - MWA
    2. Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    5h 2m
    $144–452

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from RMTD Park and Ride return to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    $103–136

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 237.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Shawnee National Forest, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station, then take the taxi to Shawnee National Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest in around 4h 24m.

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