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

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Springfield by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    5h 3m
    $67–322

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. LouistrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterbusGreyhound US1210
    8h 59m
    $76–278

  3. Drive 471.8 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Springfieldcar471.8 mi
    7h 46m
    $87–125

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

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
    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
    6h 23m
    $107–396

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterbusGreyhound US1210
    14h 31m
    $79–250

Joliet to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 31m.

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