What is the cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington Heights and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Arlington Heights to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Golf Rd & Algonquin Rd and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Woodfield Mall and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Arlington Heights and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Arlington Heights to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Arlington Heights and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Arlington Heights to Springfield?

The distance between Arlington Heights and Springfield is 209 miles. The road distance is 204.3 miles.

How do I travel from Arlington Heights to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arlington Heights to Springfield bus from?

Arlington Heights to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.

Where do I catch the Arlington Heights to Springfield train from?

Arlington Heights to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Arlington Heights station.

Train or bus from Arlington Heights to Springfield?

The best way to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs $30 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Arlington Heights to Springfield bus arrive?

Arlington Heights to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.

Where does the Arlington Heights to Springfield train arrive?

Arlington Heights to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Arlington Heights to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Arlington Heights to Springfield is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Arlington Heights to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Arlington Heights to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 51m
$33–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois TerminalChicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 16m
$68–97
Drive 203.1 mi
1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Springfield203.1 mi
3h 31m
$38–54
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Park
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 12m
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
3h 57m
$148–395

Arlington Heights to Springfield by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arlington Heights to Springfield.

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Distance: 207.9 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Arlington Heights to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Rd & Algonquin Rd to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Northwest Transportation Center, Woodfield Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 16m.

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