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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    5h 57m
    $32–305
  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    9h 5m
    $46–84
  3. Drive 223.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Gurneecar223.6 mi
    3h 59m
    $41–59
  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 2m
  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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    5h 40m

Springfield to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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