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

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There are 5 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 to Carbondalebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 5m
    $146–243

  2. Drive 200.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Shawnee National Forestcar car 200.5 mi
    4h 24m
    $37–53

  3. Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, 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
    $149–462

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the taxi from RMTD Park and Ride return to Shawnee National Foresttaxi taxi
    6h 56m

  5. Fly to Evansville, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane SPI - EVV
    2. Drive from Evansville (EVV) to Shawnee National Forestcar car
    9h 33m
    $86–372

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 237.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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, take the bus to Carbondale, 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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