There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Evanston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
4h 9m$25–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 50m$39–90Drive 205.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Evanston205.3 mi
3h 47m$38–55Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourn
- Take the train from Clybourn to Evanston
3h 9mTaxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 46m$149–363Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)STL - MDW
6h 14m$95–547
Springfield to Evanston by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $140 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Evanston via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Springfield and Evanston is 198 miles. The road distance is 206.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Evanston without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $25 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Springfield to Evanston, including transfers.
Springfield to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Evanston, 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 $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Irving Park to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Clybourn to Evanston
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Evanston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Evanston is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Springfield to Evanston.
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