What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $45 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Chicago, IL?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Chicago, IL?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

The distance between Springfield and Chicago, IL is 186 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Chicago, IL without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $25 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

The train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Chicago, IL bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Springfield to Chicago, IL train from?

Springfield to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Springfield to Chicago, IL bus arrive?

Springfield to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Chicago, IL?

Chicago, IL is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 7:25 AM in Springfield and 8:25 AM in Chicago, IL.

Where does the Springfield to Chicago, IL train arrive?

Springfield to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago, IL is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Springfield to Chicago, IL.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

Book your Springfield to Chicago, IL train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield to Chicago, IL?

Book your Springfield to Chicago, IL bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago, IL?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Chicago, IL.

Springfield to Chicago, IL - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago, IL by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
3h 23m
$25–80
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 25m
$35–85
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Chicago, IL194.8 mi
3h 29m
$36–52
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2h 17m
$46–252
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
2h 54m
$149–373

Springfield to Chicago, IL by train and foot (Amtrak)

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3h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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