What is the cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Park Ridge to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Park Ridge to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $60 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Park Ridge and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Park Ridge to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Summit & Prospect and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Madison & Canal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Park Ridge and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Park Ridge to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Park Ridge to Springfield?

The distance between Park Ridge and Springfield is 185 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.

How do I travel from Park Ridge to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Park Ridge to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $30 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Park Ridge to Springfield?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Park Ridge to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Park Ridge to Springfield bus from?

Park Ridge to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Park Ridge to Springfield train from?

Park Ridge to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Park Ridge to Springfield?

The best way to get from Park Ridge to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 4h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Park Ridge to Springfield bus arrive?

Park Ridge to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Park Ridge to Springfield train arrive?

Park Ridge to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Park Ridge to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Park Ridge to Springfield is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Park Ridge to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

Park Ridge to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Park Ridge 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)plane ORD - SPI
2h 35m
$63–344
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 32m
$34–235
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 59m
$40–70
Drive 200.9 mi
1. Drive from Park Ridge to Springfieldcar 200.9 mi
3h 28m
$37–53
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
3h 20m
$149–397
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 25m

Park Ridge to Springfield by train and foot (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 32mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Park Ridge to Springfield.

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Distance: 184.3 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Park Ridge, 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 $30–230 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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