What is the cheapest way to get from Oak Brook to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Oak Brook to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oak Brook to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Oak Brook to Springfield is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $50 - $100.

How far is it from Oak Brook to Springfield?

The distance between Oak Brook and Springfield is 183 miles. The road distance is 186.7 miles.

How do I travel from Oak Brook to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Oak Brook to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $50 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Oak Brook to Springfield?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Oak Brook to Springfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Oak Brook to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Oak Brook to Springfield is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Oak Brook to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Oak Brook to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Oak Brook to Springfield by train (Amtrak), car, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Summit Amtrak to SpringfieldLincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
2h 54m
$52–100
Train via Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 12m
$29–88
Drive 185.6 mi
1. Drive from Oak Brook to Springfield185.6 mi
3h 10m
$34–49
Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to O'Hare International Terminal 2
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 58m
$106–449
Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to O'Hare International Terminal 2
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 34m
$187–462

Oak Brook to Springfield by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Oak Brook, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Springfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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