There are 5 ways to get from Cloud Gate 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 / ...
3h 16m$27–340Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 47m$37–72Drive 199.6 mi
- Drive from Cloud Gate to Springfield Station199.6 mi
3h 26m$37–53Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 4m$66–371Fly 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 42m$142–395
Cloud Gate to Springfield Station by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cloud Gate to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cloud Gate to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Cloud Gate to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Michigan & Washington and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
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 Cloud Gate and Springfield Station is 187 miles. The road distance is 200.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cloud Gate to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $27 - $340.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Cloud Gate to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Cloud Gate to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Cloud Gate to Springfield Station is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $27 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $380 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Cloud Gate, IL, USA and Springfield Station, 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 (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
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Cloud Gate to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Cloud Gate to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cloud Gate to Springfield Station is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Cloud Gate to Springfield Station.
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