There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Sandusky by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
10h 3m$125–279Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
11h 40m$73–142Drive 428.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Sanduskycar 428.6 mi
8h 17m$79–113Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane SPI - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
7h$118–610Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane STL - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 5m$168–853Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit, bus, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Detroit (DTW)plane SPI - DTW
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 34m$99–422
Springfield to Sandusky by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Sandusky is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Sandusky is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Sandusky. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Sandusky Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Sandusky station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.
The distance between Springfield and Sandusky is 467 miles. The road distance is 431.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Sandusky without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 10h 3m to get from Springfield to Sandusky, including transfers.
Springfield to Sandusky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Sandusky is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Sandusky, OH, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Sandusky Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Sandusky Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Sandusky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Sandusky is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 11:45 AM in Springfield and 12:45 PM in Sandusky.
Springfield to Sandusky train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Sandusky is 431 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Springfield to Sandusky.
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