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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Villa to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Villa to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Lake Villa and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Villa to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lake Villa and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Lake Villa to Springfield?

The distance between Lake Villa and Springfield is 235 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lake Villa to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs $30 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lake Villa to Springfield, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lake Villa to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Villa to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Villa to Springfield is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lake Villa to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Lake Villa to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Lake Villa 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lake Villa to Chicago Union StationNcs
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 27m
$31–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Villa to O'Hare TransferNcs
2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
8h 7m
Drive 227.7 mi
1. Drive from Lake Villa to Springfield227.7 mi
4h 5m
$42–60
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Lake Villa to O'Hare Transfer
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 22m
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Lake Villa to O'Hare Transfer
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
3h 59m

Lake Villa to Springfield by train

35Weekly Trains

5h 27mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 233.3 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Lake Villa to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 27m.

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