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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    5h 12m
    $67–322

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    12h 11m
    $79–517

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    14h 16m
    $98–287

  4. Drive 484.2 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Springfieldcar484.2 mi
    8h 11m
    $89–128

  5. Train, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)planeORD - TBN
    3. Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Springfieldcar
    6h 32m
    $107–396

Aurora to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Springfield CU Transit Center via Naperville, Naperville Amtrak, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 16m.

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