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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2h 48m
    $63–314

  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 / ...
    10h 5m
    $105–235

  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 N2521 / ...
    11h 15m
    $80–140

  4. Drive  507.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Chicagocar car 507.1 mi
    8h 38m
    $93–134

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SGF - PIA
    5h 26m
    $82–390

Springfield to Illinois by bus and train

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Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Illinois, 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 Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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