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

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Wheeling by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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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 Union Station to Wheelingtrain train Ncs
    5h 5m
    $106–163

  2. Drive  206.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Wheelingcar car 206.2 mi
    3h 44m
    $38–55

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 49m
    $39–57

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3h 21m
    $48–307

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    9h 6m

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    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
    4h 52m
    $54–316

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    6h 9m

  8. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    5h 43m
    $65–331

Springfield to Wheeling by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Wheeling, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Wheeling via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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