There are 6 ways to get from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 9m$81–176Drive 262.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfieldcar 262.2 mi
4h 24m$48–70Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain
8h 13m$93–197Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane MSN - SPI
5h 12m$76–439Bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 27m$56–111Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
5h 30m$73–337
University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between University of Wisconsin (WIS) and Springfield is 345 miles. The road distance is 263.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 9m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield, including transfers.
University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
The best way to get from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 27m.
University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield.
What companies run services between University of Wisconsin (WIS), WI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Wisconsin (WIS) to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Website
- Badger Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $29–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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