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

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

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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)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    3h 1m
    $74–298

  2. Drive 198.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Springfield to Algonquincar car 198.1 mi
    4h
    $37–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Carytrain train Up-Nw
    5h 21m
    $82–151

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    7h 12m
    $66–99

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus
    4h 44m
    $80–298

  6. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    8h 49m
    $84–114

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Cary in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Algonquin via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 7h 12m.

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