There are 7 ways to get from Wakarusa to Springfield by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Wakarusa, IN to ChicagoColumbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
6h 24m$38–385Bus
- Take the bus from Wakarusa, IN to ChicagoColumbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 40m$46–115Drive 278.8 mi
- Drive from Wakarusa to Springfield278.8 mi
4h 59m$51–74Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Wakarusa, IN to Chicago
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
5h 26m$77–417Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
6h 58m$117–449Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Wakarusa, IN to Chicago
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
6h 3m$153–440Taxi to South Bend, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the taxi from Wakarusa to South Bend (SBN)
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)SBN - SPI
4h 32m$174–662
Wakarusa to Springfield by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakarusa to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Wakarusa to Springfield is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakarusa to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Wakarusa, IN and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Wakarusa and Springfield is 299 miles. The road distance is 280.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wakarusa to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 24m and costs $35 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Wakarusa to Springfield, including transfers.
Wakarusa to Springfield bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Wakarusa, IN station.
The best way to get from Wakarusa to Springfield is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $45 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $450 and takes 6h 58m.
Wakarusa to Springfield bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield is 1h behind Wakarusa. It is currently 6:50 AM in Wakarusa and 5:50 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Wakarusa, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Wakarusa, IN to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wakarusa to Springfield via South Bend Airport, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, Clinton-Blue, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 58m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Wakarusa, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $80–140
Elkhart Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-206-4245
- Website
- elkharttaxiservice.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Wakarusa to Springfield is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Wakarusa to Springfield.
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