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 5m.

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 5m 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 Washington St & Ogden Ave and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

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 $30 - $240.

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 Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall 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 $30 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Naperville to Springfield bus arrive?

Naperville to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal 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 5m to drive from Naperville to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Naperville 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
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1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 59m
$32–236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 17m
$67–93
Drive 176.8 mi
1. Drive from Naperville to Springfieldcar 176.8 mi
3h 5m
$33–47
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
4h 19m
$66–348
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
5h 5m
$152–401

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 Washington St & Ogden Ave to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 17m.

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