There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Racine 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak StationHiawatha Service / ...
6h 33m$50–114Train via Kenosha
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to KenoshaUp-N
7h 29m$40–97Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell AirportFlixBus 2548 / ...
8h 34m$68–122Drive 251.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Racine251.3 mi
4h 42m$46–67Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International 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 Sturtevant Amtrak Station
5h 38m$70–299Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)STL - MKE
6h 28m$233–567Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Sturtevant Amtrak Station
6h 14m$173–420
Springfield to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Racine is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Racine is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Racine. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Springfield and Racine is 258 miles. The road distance is 252.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Racine without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Springfield to Racine, including transfers.
Springfield to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Racine is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 34m.
Springfield to Racine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Racine is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Springfield to Racine.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Mitchell Airport in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Kenosha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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