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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 19m
    $69–140

  2. Drive 228.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Springfieldcar car 228.2 mi
    4h
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 29m
    $70–187

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    4h 29m
    $57–299

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    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 16m
    $63–310

Waukegan to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Springfield via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, and Chicago in around 6h 29m.

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