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How to get fromSpringfield Airport (SPI) to Illinoisby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    3h 22m
    $38–95
  2. Drive 194.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Chicagocar194.3 mi
    3h 28m
    $36–52
  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    4h 29m
    $45–97

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield Airport (SPI), USA and Illinois, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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