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- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway CenterLincoln Service / ...
3h 34m$18–150Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Station755
6h 24m$37–81Drive 168.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lemont168.4 mi
3h 8m$31–45Fly 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 Union Station to Lemont
4hTaxi 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 Union Station to Lemont
4h 37m
Springfield to Lemont by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lemont is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lemont is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
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 24m.
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.
The distance between Springfield and Lemont is 161 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lemont without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $18 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Springfield to Lemont, including transfers.
Springfield to Lemont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lemont is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $18 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 6h 24m.
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 $18–150 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 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- 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 Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lemont
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Lemont Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $3–5
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Lemont bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Lemont train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lemont is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Springfield to Lemont.
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