There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to NapervilleBnsf
5h 28m$30–86Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak StationChicago
6h 55m$57–125Drive 177.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Morton Arboretum177.1 mi
3h 10m$33–47Fly 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 Lisle
3h 59m$49–269Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
8h 15mTaxi 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 Lisle
4h 36m$152–390
Springfield to Morton Arboretum by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Morton Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Warrenville Rd & Corporetum Dr via Chicago and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and Morton Arboretum is 220 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $29 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum, including transfers.
Springfield to Morton Arboretum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $29 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 55m.
Springfield to Morton Arboretum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Morton Arboretum is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Springfield to Morton Arboretum.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Morton Arboretum, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Warrenville Rd & Corporetum Dr via Chicago Union Station, Naperville, Naperville Metra, and Warrenville Rd & Corporetum Dr in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Warrenville Rd & Corporetum Dr via Chicago, Naperville Metra, and Warrenville Rd & Corporetum Dr in around 6h 55m.
- 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 Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lisle
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- 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 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
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 Oakbrook Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 314+ hotels available in Morton Arboretum.














