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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chesterton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune ParktrainSsl / ...
    4h 59m
    $50–105

  2. Drive 211.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Chestertoncar211.6 mi
    3h 52m
    $39–56

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    6h 23m
    $60–192

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    3h 49m
    $67–277

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    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 train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    4h 25m
    $170–388

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h.

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