There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chesterton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune ParkEastbound from Chicago / ...
4h 59m$51–104Drive 211.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Chesterton211.6 mi
3h 52m$39–56Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 18m$57–181Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
3h 49m$67–287Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
4h 25m$170–408
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chesterton is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chesterton is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $65 - $290.
The distance between Springfield and Chesterton is 235 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chesterton without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Springfield to Chesterton, including transfers.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chesterton is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $190 and takes 6h 18m.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chesterton is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Springfield to Chesterton.
There are 127+ hotels available in Chesterton.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Chesterton via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $9–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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