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

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

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Dayton-Airport-DAYtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2h 43m
    $107–328

  2. Drive  276.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Chicagocar car 276.8 mi
    6h 12m
    $51–73

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Dayton to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    6h 41m
    $96–136

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    8h 24m
    $142–232

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    7h 4m
    $72–112

Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dayton to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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