What is the cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to train which costs $21 - $75 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Blue Island and Springfield?

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.

Is there a direct train between Blue Island and Springfield?

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.

How far is it from Blue Island to Springfield?

The distance between Blue Island and Springfield is 173 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.

How do I travel from Blue Island to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Blue Island to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $21 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Blue Island to Springfield?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Blue Island to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blue Island to Springfield bus from?

Blue Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Blue Island to Springfield train from?

Blue Island to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Blue Island-Vermont station.

Train or bus from Blue Island to Springfield?

The best way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $21 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Blue Island to Springfield bus arrive?

Blue Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Blue Island to Springfield train arrive?

Blue Island to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.

Can I drive from Blue Island to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Blue Island to Springfield is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Blue Island to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 42+ hotels available in Springfield.

Blue Island to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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
1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 43m
$22–71
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
5h 24m
$32–58
Drive 186.4 mi
1. Drive from Blue Island to Springfieldcar 186.4 mi
3h 14m
$34–50
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 55m
$50–277
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
4h 40m
$146–400

Blue Island to Springfield by train

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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 twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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