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

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There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Springfield by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    4h 59m
    $71–330

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    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
    12h
    $73–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicagobus
    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 5m
    $93–267

  4. Drive 488.6 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Springfieldcar488.6 mi
    8h 6m
    $90–129

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

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    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 19m
    $106–394

  6. Bus via Burlington

    1. Take the bus from Naperville, IL to Burlington, IAbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Lambert-St. Louis International Airportbus
    3. Take the bus from Saint Louis to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    14h 11m
    $134–304

Naperville to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Naperville Amtrak to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 5m.

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