What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Blue Island?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Blue Island is to train which costs $21 - $60 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Blue Island?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Blue Island is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Blue Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Vermont St & Western Ave via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Blue Island?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Blue Island. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Blue Island-Vermont via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Springfield to Blue Island?

The distance between Springfield and Blue Island is 173 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Blue Island without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Blue Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $21 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Blue Island?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Springfield to Blue Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Blue Island bus from?

Springfield to Blue Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Blue Island train from?

Springfield to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Blue Island?

The best way to get from Springfield to Blue Island is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $21 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Springfield to Blue Island bus arrive?

Springfield to Blue Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.

Where does the Springfield to Blue Island train arrive?

Springfield to Blue Island train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Blue Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Blue Island is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Springfield to Blue Island.

Where can I stay near Blue Island?

There are 122+ hotels available in Blue Island.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Blue Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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 Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Joliet to Blue Island-Vermonttrain Ri
3h 40m
$22–60
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 4m
$35–71
Drive 182.9 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Blue Islandcar 182.9 mi
3h 19m
$34–49
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermonttrain
3h 25m
$50–257
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Blue Island-Vermonttrain
4h 6m
$153–368

Springfield to Blue Island by train

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Blue Island, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Blue Island-Vermont via Joliet Gateway Center and Joliet in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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