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

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

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  1. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    5h 32m
    $108–508

  2. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Hartford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    6h 6m
    $83–388

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 46m
    $500–800

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    24h 5m
    $172–273

  5. Drive  897.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Chicagocar car 897.2 mi
    15h 21m
    $164–237

  6. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    6h 58m
    $140–679

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    7h 20m
    $159–596

  8. Bus, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    8h 41m
    $105–490

Springfield to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 19h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown in around 24h 5m.

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