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

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Springfield is to subway and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Evanston and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Evanston to Springfield?

The distance between Evanston and Springfield is 198 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Evanston to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $27 - $340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Evanston to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Springfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Evanston to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Evanston to Springfield?

The best way to get from Evanston to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $27 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Evanston to Springfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Evanston to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Evanston to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Springfield is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Evanston to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Evanston to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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 / ...
4h 30m
$27–340
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 29m
$37–72
Drive 208.2 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Springfield208.2 mi
3h 43m
$38–55
Subway, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 32m
$68–377
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to PeoriaPeoria line
2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 37m
Subway, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 9m
$144–400

Evanston to Springfield by train and foot (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Evanston, 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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