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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Springfield?

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.

Is there a direct train between Naperville and Springfield?

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.

How far is it from Naperville to Springfield?

The distance between Naperville and Springfield is 214 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Naperville to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $28 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Naperville to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Springfield bus from?

Naperville to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville Amtrak station.

Where do I catch the Naperville to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Naperville to Springfield?

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.

Where does the Naperville to Springfield bus arrive?

Naperville to Springfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Naperville to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Naperville to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Springfield is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Naperville to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Naperville to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union StationBnsf
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 59m
$28–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to ChicagoWaterloo
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 55m
$53–117
Drive 176.8 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Springfield176.8 mi
3h 3m
$33–47
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 17m
$69–407
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to PeoriaPeoria line
2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 47m
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Naperville 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 53m
$150–420

Naperville to Springfield by train

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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.

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