What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $65 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between O'Hare and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from O'Hare to Springfield?

The distance between O'Hare and Springfield is 183 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $27 - $85.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Springfield?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from O'Hare to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Springfield bus from?

O'Hare to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Springfield train from?

O'Hare to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from O'Hare to Springfield?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $85 and takes 4h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 6h.

Where does the O'Hare to Springfield bus arrive?

O'Hare to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the O'Hare to Springfield train arrive?

O'Hare to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Springfield is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from O'Hare to Springfield.

How do I get a bus ticket from O'Hare to Springfield?

Book your O'Hare to Springfield bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

O'Hare to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
2h 23m
$66–392
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 40m
$28–85
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h
$51–126
Drive 198.5 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to Springfield198.5 mi
3h 24m
$37–53
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
2h 59m
$148–405
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to PeoriaPeoria line
2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 57m

O'Hare to Springfield by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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