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How to get fromSpringfield to Algonquinby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Algonquin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
    3h 1m
    $72–285

  2. Drive 198.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Algonquincar198.1 mi
    3h 57m
    $37–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to CarytrainUp-Nw
    5h 14m
    $46–321

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield MallbusChampaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    7h 36m
    $93–120

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
    3h 38m
    $175–406

  6. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus
    5h 27m
    $98–307

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Algonquin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Algonquin via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Algonquin via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 7h 36m.

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