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How to get fromThe Villages to Silver Springs State Parkby shuttle, plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from The Villages to Silver Springs State Park by shuttle, plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $268–596

  2. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $135–703

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    31h 5m
    $223–428

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Delandtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Deland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    41h 4m
    $632–1,272

  5. Drive 1,071.3 mi

    1. Drive from The Villages to Silver Springs State Parkcar car 1,071.3 mi
    19h 31m
    $196–283

  6. Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $212–522

  7. Taxi to Orlando Sanford, fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from The Villages to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane SFB - RFD
    3. Drive from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Silver Springs State Parkcar car
    5h 33m
    $233–618

  8. Shuttle to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $239–669

  9. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    12h 2m
    $164–579

  10. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Sumter Depot to MCO Airport - Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCO - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Plano Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $382–1,272

Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from The Villages to Silver Springs State Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,124.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between The Villages, FL, USA and Silver Springs State Park, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from The Villages to Silver Springs State Park. However, you can take the shuttle to MCO Airport - Terminal A, walk to Orlando (MCO) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Adams & S. Wacker, take the line 151 bus to Union Station Transit Center, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Plano Station, then take the taxi to Silver Springs State Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Villages-Lady Lake Amtrak Bus Stop to Silver Springs State Park via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Plano Station in around 31h 5m.

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