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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane ORD - EUG
    8h 15m
    $98–434

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Portland Union Station to Springfieldbus bus 99 Vine
    2d 3h
    $1,256–1,966

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Eugenebus bus
    2d 6h
    $433–647

  4. Drive  2,104.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar car 2,104.5 mi
    35h 9m
    $385–555

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane MDW - EUG
    9h 34m
    $154–664

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane MKE - EUG
    11h 3m
    $210–795

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    11h 38m
    $244–422

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    11h 27m
    $224–822

Chicago to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,806.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield Station via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Eugene, and EmX Agate Station Outbound in around 2d 6h.

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