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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Waukesha by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    7h 26m
    $160–251

  2. Drive  266.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Waukeshacar car 266.5 mi
    4h 32m
    $49–71

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    8h 34m
    $60–93

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    5h 43m
    $89–352

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    11h 14m

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    6h 54m
    $551–956

  7. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    7h 14m
    $95–361

Springfield to Waukesha by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to E Main Street at N Barstow Street via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 8h 34m.

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