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How to get fromNotre Dame to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Notre Dame to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    6h 12m
    $65–144

  2. Drive 265.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Notre Dame to Springfieldcar265.2 mi
    4h 36m
    $49–70

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to ChicagobusFlixBus 2516
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 43m
    $69–137

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeORD - SPI
    5h 28m
    $98–430

  5. Train via South Bend Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.trainWestbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    6h 27m
    $60–121

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    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
    6h 4m
    $179–443

  7. Fly South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeSBN - SPI
    3h 58m
    $108–590

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Springfield via South Bend Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via South Bend Transpo and Chicago in around 6h 43m.

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