There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Springfield Station 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 / ...
2h 55m$25–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 22m$35–75Drive 198.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Springfield Station198.7 mi
3h 25m$37–53Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h$66–391Fly 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 37m$148–405
Chicago to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Springfield Station is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $25 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
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 Springfield Station is 186 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m 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 Springfield Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Springfield Station is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 4h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $400 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 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
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Springfield Station is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Chicago to Springfield Station.
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