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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 7 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)planeMDW - MHT
    2. Drive from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Springfieldcar
    5h 51m
    $114–574

  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)planeORD - MHT
    2. Drive from Manchester-Airport-MHT to Springfieldcar
    6h 18m
    $94–454

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Claremont StationtrainVermonter
    23h 13m
    $351–831

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Hartford Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bellows Falls Bus Stopbus
    29h 24m
    $174–359

  5. Drive 887.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar887.6 mi
    16h 5m
    $162–234

  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)planeMDW - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to New Londonbus
    3. Take the taxi from New London to Springfieldtaxi
    8h 2m
    $332–755

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeMDW - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to Bellows Falls Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 43m
    $116–628

Chicago to Springfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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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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