There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chesterton by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain Lakeshore / ...
4h 57m$127–185Drive 211.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Chestertoncar 211.6 mi
3h 55m$39–56Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
6h 4m$52–76Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
3h 53m$68–278Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Dune Parktrain
5h 33m$74–287
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chesterton is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chesterton is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs $65 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chesterton station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Chesterton. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Dune Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Springfield and Chesterton is 235 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chesterton without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Springfield to Chesterton, including transfers.
Springfield to Chesterton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Chesterton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chesterton is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chesterton, Porter County, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Chesterton via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Dune Park in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–11
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–11
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Van Buren St. to Dune Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Chesterton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Chesterton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chesterton is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Springfield to Chesterton.
There are 118+ hotels available in Chesterton.