What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Palatine?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Palatine?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Palatine is to fly and train which takes 3h 5m and costs $45 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Palatine?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Rand/Williams via Illinois Terminal and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Springfield to Palatine?

The distance between Springfield and Palatine is 213 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Palatine without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Palatine without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Palatine?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Springfield to Palatine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Palatine bus from?

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

Train or bus from Springfield to Palatine?

The best way to get from Springfield to Palatine is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Springfield to Palatine bus arrive?

Springfield to Palatine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Palatine?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Palatine is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Springfield to Palatine.

Where can I stay near Palatine?

There are 280+ hotels available in Palatine.

Springfield to Palatine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Palatine 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
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
4h 44m
$48–101
Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Palatinecar 199.9 mi
3h 35m
$37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
7h 15m
$56–80
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
3h 5m
$48–248
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
3h 45m
$150–359

Springfield to Palatine by train, foot, and bus

38Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Palatine.

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Distance: 212.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Rand/Williams via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 7h 15m.

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