There are 6 ways to get from Lisle to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union StationBnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 53m$31–347Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Branding Ln & Finley Rd to Pace Transit Center Bay C834
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 52m$27–205Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois TerminalChicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 57m$69–94Drive 179 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Springfield179 mi
3h 3m$33–48Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 10m$70–379Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
4h 47m$146–402
Lisle to Springfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Lisle and Springfield is 210 miles. The road distance is 180 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Lisle to Springfield, including transfers.
Lisle to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Lisle to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lisle station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lisle to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 57m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Lisle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
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
- $27–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Branding Ln & Finley Rd to Pace Transit Center Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1–2
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Lisle to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Lisle to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Springfield is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Lisle to Springfield.
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