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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    6h 10m
    $32–349
  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrainUp-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    7h 41m
    $43–82
  3. Drive 226.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to Springfieldcar226.7 mi
    3h 54m
    $42–60
  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    5h 17m
    $71–381
  5. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
    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
    5h 54m
    $147–404

Gurnee to Springfield by bus, train, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Springfield via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 10m.

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