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

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There are 5 ways to get from Crete to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    3h 53m
    $71–129
  2. Drive 178.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crete to Springfieldcar178.1 mi
    3h 10m
    $33–47
  3. Line 352 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2 to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus352
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h
    $48–113
  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    4h 21m
    $94–436
  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from 211th St. to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    4h 57m
    $175–449

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Crete, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $21–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Crete to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Chicago in around 6h.

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