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

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to University Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train

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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 University Parktrain train Me
    6h 17m
    $68–134

  2. Drive 172.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to University Parkcar car 172.1 mi
    3h 15m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus bus 352
    7h 9m
    $38–61

  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 Van Buren St. to University Parktrain train
    5h 10m
    $52–262

Springfield to University Park by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and University Park, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to 810-824 Sandra Dr via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., University Park, and University Park Metra Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to 810-824 Sandra Dr via Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 1, and Main St & Victory Dr in around 7h 9m.

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