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

The cheapest way to get from Cary to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cary to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct train between Cary and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Cary to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Cary and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Cary to Springfield?

The distance between Cary and Springfield is 225 miles. The road distance is 208.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cary to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cary to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cary to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Cary to Springfield?

The best way to get from Cary to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Cary to Springfield train arrive?

Cary to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Cary to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cary to Springfield is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Cary to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cary 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 Cary to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 16m
$33–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois TerminalChicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
8h 21m
$68–97
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Cary to Springfield207.6 mi
3h 57m
$38–55
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Cary to Irving Park
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 37m
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Cary to Irving Park
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
4h 22m

Cary to Springfield by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cary to Springfield.

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cary to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cary to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Des Plaines, Des Plaines Metra Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 21m.

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