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

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Springfield is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $26 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Springfield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Illinois and Springfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Springfield. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Illinois to Springfield?

The distance between Illinois and Springfield is 186 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Illinois to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $26 - $80.

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Springfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Illinois to Springfield train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Illinois to Springfield?

The best way to get from Illinois to Springfield is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $26 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 3h.

Where does the Illinois to Springfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Illinois to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Illinois to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Springfield is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Illinois to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Illinois to Springfield?

Book your Illinois to Springfield train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Illinois to Springfield?

Book your Illinois to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Illinois to Springfield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 55m
$26–80
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 20m
$35–60
Drive 198.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Springfieldcar 198.6 mi
3h 27m
$37–53
Fly
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h
$46–272

Illinois to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.8 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Illinois, 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 $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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