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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeMDW - BDL
    5h 28m
    $106–748

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeMDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
    8h 58m
    $94–618

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLake Shore Limited
    19h 19m
    $140–600

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union StationbusFlixBus N2605 / ...
    24h
    $140–323

  5. Drive 898.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar898.3 mi
    15h 14m
    $164–237

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeORD - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Springfieldtrain
    5h 55m
    $146–798

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeMDW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
    7h 21m
    $146–734

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeORD - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
    7h 58m
    $226–634

Chicago to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $140–600 and the journey takes 19h 19m.

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