There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
3h 23m$25–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 54m$37–72Drive 197.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield197.2 mi
3h 21m$36–52Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
2h 58m$62–388Fly 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 Benedictine University at Springfield
3h 39m$148–405
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $60 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Benedictine University at Springfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 9th & Converse via Transfer Center Stop B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Springfield. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Chicago and Benedictine University at Springfield is 187 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $25 - $80.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Benedictine University at 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 Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chicago to Benedictine University at Springfield.
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