There are 6 ways to get from New Buffalo to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Buffalo Amtrak to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 36m$37–115Bus
- Take the bus from Michigan City, IN to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 42m$76–164Drive 238.7 mi
- Drive from New Buffalo to Springfield238.7 mi
4h 7m$44–63Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from New Buffalo Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 53m$78–437Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from New Buffalo Amtrak 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
5h 30m$159–450Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Take the train from New Buffalo Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
7h 15m$86–350
New Buffalo to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Buffalo to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from New Buffalo to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from New Buffalo to Springfield. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Amtrak and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between New Buffalo and Springfield is 248 miles. The road distance is 240.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Buffalo to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from New Buffalo to Springfield, including transfers.
New Buffalo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Amtrak station.
The best way to get from New Buffalo to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 42m.
Springfield is 1h behind New Buffalo. It is currently 3:10 PM in New Buffalo and 2:10 PM in Springfield.
New Buffalo to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between New Buffalo, MI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from New Buffalo Amtrak to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New Buffalo to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Michigan City, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 42m.
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Buffalo Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Michigan City, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- 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
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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Yes, the driving distance between New Buffalo to Springfield is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from New Buffalo to Springfield.
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