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How to get fromValparaiso to Springfieldby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Valparaiso to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus ChicaGO Dash
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 21m
    $56–138

  2. Drive 208.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valparaiso to Springfieldcar car 208.5 mi
    4h
    $39–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Valparaiso to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0120S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 35m
    $43–74

  4. Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 32m
    $52–300

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    6h 8m
    $67–150

  6. Bus, fly to Decatur Airport

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    6h 20m
    $58–311

  7. Bus, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    7h 1m
    $69–319

  8. Bus, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, train

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 2m
    $53–314

Valparaiso to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Valparaiso to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valparaiso to Springfield via Gary Bus Station, Gary, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 8m.

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