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How to get fromSpringfield to Six Flags Great Americaby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Six Flags Great America by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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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 OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    6h 42m
    $69–135

  2. Drive 223.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Six Flags Great Americacar car 223.4 mi
    4h 1m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    3. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    4. Take the train from Highland Park to Waukegantrain train
    9h 20m
    $48–77

  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    5h 40m
    $52–262

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: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Six Flags Great America via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 6h 42m.

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