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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train Ssl / ...
    4h 59m
    $45–105

  2. Drive 211.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Chestertoncar car 211.6 mi
    3h 54m
    $39–56

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2521
    6h 23m
    $72–140

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    3h 50m
    $67–277

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    4h 31m
    $170–398

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

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain train
    6h 19m
    $91–305

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $30–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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