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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 StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune ParktrainSsl / ...
    4h 59m
    $52–324

  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
    $73–139

  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 53m
    $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 30m
    $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
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
    6h 18m
    $93–299

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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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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