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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    5h 7m
    $79–352

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 20m
    $134–270

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 29m
    $125–287

  4. Drive 540.5 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to Springfieldcar car 540.5 mi
    9h 5m
    $99–143

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane MKE - SGF
    7h 43m
    $111–519

Waukegan to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Springfield CU Transit Center via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 29m.

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