There are 5 ways to get from Blue Island 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- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to JolietRi
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
3h 43mDrive 186.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blue Island to Springfield186.4 mi
3h 12m$34–50Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 24m$37–93Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Street
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 54m$70–396Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Street
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 31m$151–409
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blue Island to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Vermont St & Western Ave and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Blue Island to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Blue Island-Vermont and arriving at Springfield via Joliet Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Blue Island and Springfield is 173 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.
The best way to get from Blue Island to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Blue Island to Springfield, including transfers.
Blue Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Blue Island to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Blue Island-Vermont station.
The best way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Blue Island, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Blue Island-Vermont to Springfield via Joliet and Joliet Gateway Center in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Blue Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Blue Island to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blue Island to Springfield is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Blue Island to Springfield.
There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.