There are 5 ways to get from Calumet City 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 52m$38–312Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521
6h 18m$33–79Drive 191.7 mi
- Drive from Calumet City to Springfield191.7 mi
3h 22m$35–51Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 49m$67–359Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 34m$153–402
Calumet City to Springfield by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calumet City to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Calumet City to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Calumet City to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Wentworth Ave & Pulaski Rd and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Pace Harvey TC Bay A and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Calumet City to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Hammond Gateway and arriving at Springfield via Jackson-Blue and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Calumet City and Springfield is 207 miles. The road distance is 192.8 miles.
The best way to get from Calumet City to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Calumet City to Springfield, including transfers.
Calumet City to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Calumet City to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Calumet City to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $35 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Calumet City, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Calumet City to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Calumet City to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calumet City to Springfield is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Calumet City to Springfield.
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