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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 43m
    $42–91

  2. Drive  180.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Willow Springscar car 180.9 mi
    3h 15m
    $33–48

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 32m
    $34–51

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Chicago Union Station to Willow Springstrain train
    3h 50m
    $50–267

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    5h 40m
    $79–411

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springstrain train
    5h 28m
    $56–266

Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak)

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Willow Springs, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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