There are 6 ways to get from Glenview to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 36m$30–85Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 35m$34–60Drive 207.9 mi
- Drive from Glenview to Springfieldcar 207.9 mi
3h 38m$38–55Line 423 bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Harlem/Larkdale to Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Avebus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
2h 54m$48–275Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Peoriabus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 40mFly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
3h 35m$144–398
Glenview to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenview to Springfield is to bus which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Glenview to Springfield is to line 423 bus and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenview to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Glenview Glenayre and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Old Orchard Mall - Macys, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenview to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Golf and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Glenview and Springfield is 202 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from Glenview to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Glenview to Springfield, including transfers.
Glenview to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Glenview to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Glenview to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $26–80 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 $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
- $26–80
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Harlem/Larkdale to Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
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
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Glenview to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Glenview to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenview to Springfield is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Glenview to Springfield.
There are 52+ hotels available in Springfield.








