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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Drive from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Springfieldcar car
    5h 54m
    $114–573

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane ORD - MHT
    2. Drive from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Springfieldcar car
    6h 29m
    $80–363

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Claremont Stationtrain train Vermonter
    23h 13m
    $644–968

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 24m
    $200–297

  5. Drive  885.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar car 885.8 mi
    16h 15m
    $152–219

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to New Londonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from New London to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $362–945

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to New Londonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from New London to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    8h 24m
    $792–1,295

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    2. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $214–952

Chicago to Springfield by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 916.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield via Springfield and Claremont Station in around 23h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State Offices via Newark Penn Station, Hartford Union Station, Bellows Falls Bus Stop, and Penguin Mart in around 29h 24m.

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