What is the cheapest way to get from Aurora to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aurora to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Aurora to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Aurora and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Aurora and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Aurora to Springfield?

The distance between Aurora and Springfield is 223 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

How do I travel from Aurora to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Aurora to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $28 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Aurora to Springfield?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Aurora to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aurora to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Aurora to Springfield?

The best way to get from Aurora to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Aurora to Springfield train arrive?

Aurora to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Aurora to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Springfield is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Aurora to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Aurora to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Aurora 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 Aurora to Chicago Union StationBnsf
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 10m
$29–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagoWaterloo
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 6m
$58–112
Drive 172.4 mi
1. Drive from Aurora to Springfield172.4 mi
3h 8m
$32–46
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 27m
$70–399
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
5h 4m
$151–412

Aurora to Springfield by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Aurora to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Naperville, Naperville Amtrak, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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