There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Northbrook by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain Md-N
4h 35m$64–128Drive 206.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Northbrookcar 206.6 mi
3h 44m$38–55Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 20m$44–75Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
3h 11m$52–260Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 54m$58–271Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
5h 35m$58–274
Springfield to Northbrook by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Northbrook is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Northbrook is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Northbrook station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Northbrook. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Northbrook via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Springfield and Northbrook is 207 miles. The road distance is 207.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Northbrook without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Springfield to Northbrook, including transfers.
Springfield to Northbrook bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Northbrook is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $260 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Northbrook via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Northbrook bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Northbrook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Northbrook is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Springfield to Northbrook.
There are 292+ hotels available in Northbrook.