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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 35m
    $67–138

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 55m
    $32–62

  3. Drive 209.2 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmette to Springfieldcar car 209.2 mi
    3h 42m
    $39–56

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 45m
    $61–338

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 6m
    $74–102

  6. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    4h 28m
    $152–421

Wilmette to Springfield by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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