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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.trainWestbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    5h 25m
    $49–107

  2. Drive 215.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesterton to Springfieldcar215.3 mi
    3h 47m
    $40–57

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 42m
    $58–191

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    4h 26m
    $87–416

  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Dune Park to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    5h 3m
    $168–429

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Chesterton to Springfield via Dune Park, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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