There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
1h 59m$104–317Drive 182.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Carol Streamcar 182.8 mi
3h 30m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 59m$92–162Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Centerbus 834
7h 55m$54–105Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 42m$110–327
Springfield to Carol Stream by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Carol Stream is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $100 - $320.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Carol Stream. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Roselle via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Springfield and Carol Stream is 200 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Carol Stream without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Springfield to Carol Stream, including transfers.
Springfield to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Carol Stream is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $100 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $170 and takes 4h 59m.
Springfield to Carol Stream train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Carol Stream is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Springfield to Carol Stream.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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