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

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There are 6 ways to get from DeKalb to Springfield by train, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    6h 30m
    $66–350

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    13h 34m
    $68–275

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    13h 40m
    $87–257

  4. Drive 493.1 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Springfieldcar493.1 mi
    8h 3m
    $90–130

  5. Train, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)planeORD - TBN
    3. Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Springfieldcar
    7h 51m
    $106–384

  6. Bus via Burlington

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Moline Center Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Moline, IL to Burlington, IAbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Lambert-St. Louis International Airportbus
    4. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    15h 36m
    $145–320

DeKalb to Springfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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