There are 6 ways to get from Skokie to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 28m$25–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 45m$35–81Drive 207.3 mi
- Drive from Skokie to Springfield207.3 mi
3h 37m$38–55Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
2h 43m$68–404Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to PeoriaPeoria line
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 34mFly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
3h 19m$149–417
Skokie to Springfield by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skokie to Springfield is to train which costs $25 - $80 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Skokie to Springfield is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Skokie to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Crawford Ave & Madison St and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Skokie to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Main St. and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Skokie and Springfield is 197 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.
The best way to get from Skokie to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $25 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Skokie to Springfield, including transfers.
Skokie to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Skokie to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Skokie to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $410 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Skokie, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m. 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.
- 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
- 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 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 (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
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Skokie to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Skokie to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skokie to Springfield is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Skokie to Springfield.
There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.









