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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Aurora and Springfield Station?

No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Springfield Station. 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 Station?

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

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

The best way to get from Aurora to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $270.

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

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

Where do I catch the Aurora to Springfield Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Aurora to Springfield Station?

The best way to get from Aurora to Springfield Station is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $30 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the time difference between Aurora and Springfield Station?

Springfield Station is 1h ahead of Aurora. It is currently 1:13 PM in Aurora and 2:13 PM in Springfield Station.

Where does the Aurora to Springfield Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aurora to Springfield Station?

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

Where can I stay near Springfield Station?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield Station.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Aurora to Springfield Station 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
$31–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagoWaterloo
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 28m
$58–112
Drive 172.4 mi
1. Drive from Aurora to Springfield Station172.4 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 26m
$69–378
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 Station
5h 4m
$146–402

Aurora to Springfield Station 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 Station, 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 Station via Naperville, Naperville Amtrak, Chicago Bus Station, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 7h 28m.

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