There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 43m$30–85Line 9 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ashland & Chicago to 95th Red Line Station9
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 6m$32–92Drive 198.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station198.3 mi
3h 26m$37–53Subway, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the subway from Division to Logan Square
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 6m$68–406Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield Station
3h 43m$150–420
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station is to subway and fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Ashland & Chicago and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Springfield Station is 191 miles. The road distance is 199.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Ashland & Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 9 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 6h 6m.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at 95th Red Line Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station.
What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Springfield Station, 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, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Springfield Station via Ashland & Chicago, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Division to Logan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Ashland & Chicago to 95th Red Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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