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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Springfield is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Springfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Springfield?

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.

How far is it from Chicago to Springfield?

The distance between Chicago and Springfield is 186 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $260.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Springfield bus from?

Chicago to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Springfield train from?

Chicago to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Springfield?

The best way to get from Chicago to Springfield is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $400 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Chicago to Springfield bus arrive?

Chicago to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Chicago to Springfield train arrive?

Chicago to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Springfield is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Chicago to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Springfield?

Book your Chicago to Springfield train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield?

Book your Chicago to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
2h 55m
$27–260
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 20m
$35–70
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Springfield198.6 mi
3h 25m
$37–53
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
2h 59m
$66–392
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
3h 36m
$148–405

Chicago to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Trains

2h 55mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.8 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–260 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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