There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCUp-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 16m$28–86Bus
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagoWaterloo
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
8h 2m$59–123Drive 182 mi
- Drive from Geneva to Springfield182 mi
3h 22m$34–48Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 30m$69–398Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
5h 6m$150–411
Geneva to Springfield by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Geneva and Springfield is 222 miles. The road distance is 183.1 miles.
The best way to get from Geneva to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $28 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Geneva to Springfield, including transfers.
Geneva to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Geneva station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 2m.
Geneva to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Springfield is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Geneva to Springfield.
What companies run services between Geneva, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Geneva to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St & Fulton St to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Aurora Transportation Center Bay E, Aurora, Naperville, Naperville Amtrak, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 2m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
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 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
- 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
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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