There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
3h 14m$26–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 34m$36–89Drive 195.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Chicago Loop195.9 mi
3h 30m$36–52Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2h 7m$46–262Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
2h 44m$149–383
Springfield to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
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.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago Loop is 186 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $26 - $80.
The train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Springfield to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $26 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 4h 34m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $270 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $26–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $26–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago Loop is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Springfield to Chicago Loop.
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