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

The cheapest way to get from Lemont to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lemont to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Lemont and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Lemont to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lemont and arriving at Springfield via Joliet Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Lemont to Springfield?

The distance between Lemont and Springfield is 161 miles. The road distance is 173 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lemont to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $21 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lemont to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lemont to Springfield train from?

Lemont to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.

Where does the Lemont to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lemont to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Lemont to Springfield is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Lemont to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Lemont to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Lemont 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
3h 23m
$21–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lemont to Chicago Union StationHc
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 15m
Drive 172 mi
1. Drive from Lemont to Springfield172 mi
3h 3m
$32–46
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Lemont to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 1m
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Lemont to Chicago Union Station
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
4h 37m

Lemont to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

15Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Lemont, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $21–260 and the journey takes 1h 58m.

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