There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Geneva by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to GenevaUp-W
5h 1m$29–83Drive 178.7 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Geneva178.7 mi
3h 28m$33–48Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
4h 3m$49–268Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
4h 40m$152–389
Springfield to Geneva by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Geneva is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Geneva is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Geneva via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Springfield and Geneva is 222 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $28 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Springfield to Geneva, including transfers.
Springfield to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Geneva train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Geneva is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Springfield to Geneva.
There are 122+ hotels available in Geneva.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Geneva, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Geneva via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 5h 1m.
- 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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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