There are 6 ways to get from Sandusky to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
9h 54m$67–466Bus
- Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 30m$74–174Drive 431.4 mi
- Drive from Sandusky to Springfield431.4 mi
8h 8m$79–114Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)CLE - SPI
6h 50m$122–606Train, bus to Detroit, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Take the bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)DTW - SPI
9h 42mTrain to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)CLE - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
8h 18m$204–567
Sandusky to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Springfield is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Springfield is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Sandusky to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Bus Stop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Sandusky station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Sandusky Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Sandusky and Springfield is 467 miles. The road distance is 433.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $65 - $470.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Sandusky to Springfield, including transfers.
Sandusky to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sandusky Bus Stop station.
Sandusky to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sandusky Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Sandusky to Springfield is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs $65 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Sandusky, OH, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 30m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Detroit to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $14–26
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $6–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $8–75
- Business Class
- $14–160
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Sandusky to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Sandusky. It is currently 8:12 AM in Sandusky and 7:12 AM in Springfield.
Sandusky to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sandusky to Springfield is 434 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Sandusky to Springfield.
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