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

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

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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 31m
    $122–418

  2. Drive 276.8 mi

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

  3. 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
    7h 4m
    $68–117

  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
    $99–192

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 39m
    $51–103

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Chicago Union Station via Springfield and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 4m.

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