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How to get fromSpringfield to Chicago Union Stationby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago Union Station by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2h 58m
    $63–294

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    9h 45m
    $123–252

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    11h 4m
    $83–152

  4. Drive 507.2 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationcar car 507.2 mi
    8h 37m
    $93–134

  5. Bus, train via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    10h 13m
    $126–255

Springfield to Chicago Union Station by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Chicago Union Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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