There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Ridge to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 33m$25–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 35m$40–100Drive 185.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago Ridge to Springfield185.2 mi
3h 15m$34–49Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 51mTrain, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 27m
Chicago Ridge to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Ridge to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Ridge to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Ridge to Springfield. However, there are services departing from 111th St & Ridgeland Ave and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 111th Street & Harding Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Ridge to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Ridge and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Chicago Ridge and Springfield is 202 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Ridge to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $25 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chicago Ridge to Springfield, including transfers.
Chicago Ridge to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Ridge to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Ridge to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Chicago Ridge, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–95 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- 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
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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Ridge to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Ridge to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago Ridge to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Ridge to Springfield is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Chicago Ridge to Springfield.
There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.










