There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Oswego by train (Amtrak), 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 / ...
2h 45m$66–119Drive 162.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Oswego162.3 mi
3h 6m$30–43Fly 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 Aurora
4h 12m$65–279Taxi 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 Aurora
4h 49m$168–390
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Oswego is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Oswego is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $120.
The distance between Springfield and Oswego is 169 miles. The road distance is 163.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Oswego without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Springfield to Oswego, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Oswego is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Springfield to Oswego.
There are 85+ hotels available in Oswego.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Oswego, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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
- $30–220
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
- $21–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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