What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Prospect and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Prospect to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Golf Rd & Elmhurst Rd and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Woodfield Mall and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Prospect and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Prospect to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Mt. Prospect and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Mount Prospect to Springfield?

The distance between Mount Prospect and Springfield is 206 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Prospect to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $29 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Prospect to Springfield bus from?

Mount Prospect to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.

Where do I catch the Mount Prospect to Springfield train from?

Mount Prospect to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mt. Prospect station.

Train or bus from Mount Prospect to Springfield?

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $29 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Mount Prospect to Springfield bus arrive?

Mount Prospect to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.

Where does the Mount Prospect to Springfield train arrive?

Mount Prospect to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Mount Prospect to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Prospect to Springfield is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Mount Prospect to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Mount Prospect to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, 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 Mt. Prospect to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 46m
$30–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois TerminalChicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 24m
$68–93
Drive 202.1 mi
1. Drive from Mount Prospect to Springfield202.1 mi
3h 33m
$37–54
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Irving Park
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 7m
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
3h 44m
$142–395

Mount Prospect to Springfield by train and foot

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.1 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Mount Prospect, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Mt. Prospect to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Rd & Elmhurst Rd to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Northwest Transportation Center, Woodfield Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 24m.

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