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

The cheapest way to get from Northbrook to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northbrook to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Northbrook and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Northbrook and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Northbrook to Springfield?

The distance between Northbrook and Springfield is 207 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northbrook to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $28 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Northbrook to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northbrook to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Northbrook to Springfield?

The best way to get from Northbrook to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Northbrook to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northbrook to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Northbrook to Springfield is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Northbrook to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Northbrook to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, 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 Northbrook to Chicago Union StationMd-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 44m
$28–85
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 8m
$33–80
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from Northbrook to Springfield209.9 mi
3h 37m
$39–56
Train, bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Northbrook to Edgebrook
2. Take the bus from Lehigh & Devon to Jefferson Park Transit Center
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 13m
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 49m
$149–417

Northbrook to Springfield by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Northbrook to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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