There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Carbondale Intermodal StationFlixBus N2521
- Take the taxi from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Shawnee National Forest
5h 26m$124–216Drive 200.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest200.5 mi
4h 24m$37–53Fly, drive
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Evansville (EVV)SPI - EVV
- Drive from Evansville (EVV) to Shawnee National Forest
8h 16m$86–372
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Evansville (EVV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Springfield and Shawnee National Forest is 241 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 26m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Shawnee National Forest is 202 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest.
There are 10+ hotels available in Shawnee National Forest.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Shawnee National Forest, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest. However, you can take the bus to Carbondale Intermodal Station then take the taxi to Shawnee National Forest. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Shawnee National Forest in around 4h 24m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Evansville via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $24–90
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