What is the cheapest way to get from Fox Lake to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Fox Lake to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fox Lake to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Fox Lake to Springfield is to train and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $70 - $410.

Is there a direct train between Fox Lake and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Fox Lake to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Fox Lake and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Fox Lake to Springfield?

The distance between Fox Lake and Springfield is 236 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.

How do I travel from Fox Lake to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Fox Lake to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $28 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Fox Lake to Springfield?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Fox Lake to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fox Lake to Springfield train from?

Fox Lake to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Fox Lake station.

Where does the Fox Lake to Springfield train arrive?

Fox Lake to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Fox Lake to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Fox Lake to Springfield is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Fox Lake to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

Fox Lake to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Fox Lake to Springfield by train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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.

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1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union StationMd-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 32m
$29–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Chicago Union StationMd-N
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 56m
$34–87
Drive 219.7 mi
1. Drive from Fox Lake to Springfield219.7 mi
4h 8m
$41–58
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrook
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 1m
$70–401
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrook
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 37m
$151–414
Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Fox Lake to Edgebrook
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
6h 27m
$75–324

Fox Lake to Springfield by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.6 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Fox Lake, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Fox Lake to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 32m.

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