There are 3 ways to get from Western Illinois University to Springfield Station by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 6m$63–113Drive 84.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Western Illinois University to Springfield Stationcar 84.1 mi
1h 50m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 43m$135–294
Western Illinois University to Springfield Station by foot, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Illinois University to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Western Illinois University to Springfield Station is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct train from Western Illinois University station to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Macomb Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Western Illinois University and Springfield Station is 208 miles. The road distance is 84.6 miles.
The best way to get from Western Illinois University to Springfield Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Western Illinois University to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Western Illinois University to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
Western Illinois University to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Illinois University to Springfield Station is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Western Illinois University to Springfield Station.
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What companies run services between Western Illinois University, IL, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Western Illinois University to Springfield via Macomb Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 43m.
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- +1 800-872-7245
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Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
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Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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