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

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There are 9 ways to get from DeKalb to Springfield by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeORD - BDL
    8h 41m
    $148–863

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)planeMDW - BDL
    8h 31m
    $108–813

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrainUp-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLake Shore Limited
    22h 56m
    $144–495

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus
    26h 15m
    $140–302

  5. Drive 955.1 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Springfieldcar955.1 mi
    16h 28m
    $175–252

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeORD - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
    10h 38m
    $228–634

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeMDW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Springfield Union Stationbus
    10h 24m
    $148–784

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeORD - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain
    10h 47m
    $144–769

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)planeMDW - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to New Haventrain
    4. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain
    12h 1m
    $108–703

DeKalb to Springfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Springfield via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Springfield Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and New York Midtown in around 26h 15m.

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