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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)planeORD - DAY
    2. Take the taxi from Dayton (DAY) to Springfieldtaxi
    3h 29m
    $158–690

  2. Drive 276.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar276.6 mi
    6h 7m
    $51–73

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to SpringfieldbusGreyhound US0421
    7h 50m
    $83–158

  4. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to SpringfieldbusGreyhound US0421
    9h 39m
    $79–156

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CentertrainSsl
    2. Take the bus from Gary, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Springfieldbus
    9h 46m
    $72–150

  6. Train, bus via Dayton

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Springfieldbus
    9h 48m
    $85–221

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Springfield, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield via Indianapolis Union Station and Springfield in around 7h 50m.

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