The train between Washington DC and Springfield takes 22h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington DC to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Washington DC and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Springfield at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 22h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Springfield station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
Washington DC to Springfield train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Springfield train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Springfield station.
The distance between Washington DC and Springfield is 1,087.8 km. The road distance is 1,536 km.
You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Springfield via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h.
