There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Park Ridge 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- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
1h 56m$47–255Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 20m$24–81Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 17m$41–62Drive 197.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Park Ridgecar 197.6 mi
3h 33m$37–53Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
2h 37m$150–376Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
7h 27m
Springfield to Park Ridge by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Park Ridge is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Park Ridge is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Park Ridge. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Summit & Prospect via Jefferson & Harrison, Madison & Clinton and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Park Ridge. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Park Ridge via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Springfield and Park Ridge is 185 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Park Ridge without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs $24 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Springfield to Park Ridge, including transfers.
Springfield to Park Ridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Park Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Park Ridge is to fly which takes 1h 56m and costs $45 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $85 and takes 4h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Park Ridge, 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 $21–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 O'Hare International Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Park Ridge bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Park Ridge train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Park Ridge is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Springfield to Park Ridge.
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