There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Illinois by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 14m$21–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 25m$35–55Drive 194.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Chicagocar 194.9 mi
3h 32m$36–52
Springfield to Illinois by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Illinois is to train which costs $21 - $80 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Illinois is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $21 - $80.
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.
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 Illinois is 186 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $21 - $80.
The train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Springfield to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Illinois is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $21 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Illinois, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $21–80 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 $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
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
- $21–80
- 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
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Illinois is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Springfield to Illinois.
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