There are 6 ways to get from Cicero to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 13m$27–340Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 6m$37–72Drive 192.1 mi
- Drive from Cicero to Springfield192.1 mi
3h 17m$36–51Subway, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the subway from 54th/Cermak to Clark/Lake
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 25m$68–377Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to PeoriaPeoria line
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 30mFly 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
4h 2m$144–400
Cicero to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cicero to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cicero to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cicero to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cicero to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Cicero and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Cicero and Springfield is 193 miles. The road distance is 193.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cicero to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $27 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Cicero to Springfield, including transfers.
Cicero to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Cicero to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Cicero to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $27 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Cicero, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $27–340 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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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $27–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from 54th/Cermak to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Cicero to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Cicero to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cicero to Springfield is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cicero to Springfield.
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