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How to get fromWaterloo to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Waterloo to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 16m
    $110–232

  2. Drive 317 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Springfieldcar car 317 mi
    5h 46m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 16m
    $115–207

  4. Taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane FWA - SPI
    4h 42m
    $164–445

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    8h 35m
    $90–137

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    6h 40m
    $101–394

Waterloo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Waterloo, DeKalb County, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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