What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to O'Hare?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to O'Hare is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to O'Hare?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $45 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and O'Hare?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at East River Rd & Berwyn via Jefferson & Harrison, Madison & Clinton and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and O'Hare?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Cumberland via Clinton-Blue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Springfield to O'Hare?

The distance between Springfield and O'Hare is 183 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to O'Hare without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to O'Hare without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs $27 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to O'Hare?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Springfield to O'Hare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to O'Hare bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Springfield to O'Hare train from?

Springfield to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to O'Hare?

The best way to get from Springfield to O'Hare is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $45 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $85 and takes 4h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Springfield to O'Hare bus arrive?

Springfield to O'Hare bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Springfield to O'Hare train arrive?

Springfield to O'Hare train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to O'Hare?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to O'Hare is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Springfield to O'Hare.

Where can I stay near O'Hare?

There are 1236+ hotels available in O'Hare.

Springfield to O'Hare - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to O'Hare by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
1h 33m
$46–252
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
4h 3m
$28–82
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 27m
$42–79
Drive 196.5 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to O'Hare196.5 mi
3h 30m
$36–52
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
2h 10m
$149–373
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2Peoria line
7h 5m

Springfield to O'Hare by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 181.8 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m.

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