There are 4 ways to get from Herrin to Springfield by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 59m$80–159Drive 169.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herrin to Springfieldcar 169.7 mi
3h 28m$31–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 41m$103–184Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 11m$63–117
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herrin to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Herrin to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Herrin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Herrin and Springfield is 208 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.
The best way to get from Herrin to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Herrin to Springfield, including transfers.
Herrin to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Herrin to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herrin to Springfield is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Herrin to Springfield.
There are 41+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Herrin, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Herrin to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Carbondale, St. Louis, and St Louis Bus Station in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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