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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    7h 55m
    $81–186

  2. Drive 261.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Springfieldcar car 261.7 mi
    4h 23m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train
    7h 59m
    $105–230

  4. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane MSN - SPI
    5h 1m
    $81–439

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    9h 15m
    $61–109

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    5h 15m
    $73–337

Madison to Springfield by bus and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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