What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lemont?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lemont is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Lemont?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lemont is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Lemont?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lemont station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Lemont Metra Station via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Lemont?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Lemont. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Lemont via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Springfield to Lemont?

The distance between Springfield and Lemont is 161 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Lemont without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lemont without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $23 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Lemont?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Springfield to Lemont, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lemont bus from?

Springfield to Lemont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lemont train from?

Springfield to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Lemont?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lemont is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $23 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Springfield to Lemont bus arrive?

Springfield to Lemont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Springfield to Lemont train arrive?

Springfield to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Lemont?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lemont is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Springfield to Lemont.

Where can I stay near Lemont?

There are 214+ hotels available in Lemont.

Springfield to Lemont - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lemont by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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
1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 34m
$23–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Stationbus 755
6h 29m
$38–61
Drive 168.4 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Lemontcar 168.4 mi
3h 10m
$31–45
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain
4h 4m
$50–258
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lemonttrain
4h 45m
$153–379

Springfield to Lemont by train (Amtrak)

15Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

$23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lemont, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $20–170 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Lemont Metra Station via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 6h 29m.

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