There are 6 ways to get from Naperville to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union StationBnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 59m$28–85Bus
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagoWaterloo
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 55m$53–117Drive 176.8 mi
- Drive from Naperville to Springfield176.8 mi
3h 3m$33–47Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 17m$69–407Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to PeoriaPeoria line
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 47mTrain, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Naperville 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 53m$150–420
Naperville to Springfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Naperville Amtrak and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Naperville and Springfield is 214 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $28 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Naperville to Springfield, including transfers.
Naperville to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville Amtrak station.
Naperville to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naperville Amtrak to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- 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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Naperville to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Naperville to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Springfield is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Naperville to Springfield.
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