There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Glenview by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
4h 27m$25–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 55m$45–104Drive 204.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Glenview204.6 mi
3h 41m$38–54Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2h 46m$47–255Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield MallPeoria line
8h 23mTaxi 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
3h 23m$150–376
Springfield to Glenview by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Glenview is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Glenview is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Glenview. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Golf Rd & Overlook Dr via Peoria and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Glenview. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Golf via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Springfield and Glenview is 202 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Glenview without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $25 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Springfield to Glenview, including transfers.
Springfield to Glenview bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Glenview train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Glenview is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Glenview, Cook County, 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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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
- $30–230
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 (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
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Glenview bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peoria Amtrak Station.
Springfield to Glenview train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Glenview is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Springfield to Glenview.
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