There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Rock Falls by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit CenterGreyhound US0155S
7h 35m$95–167Drive 148.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Rock Falls148.6 mi
3h 12m$28–40Train, drive
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Drive from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Rock Falls
7h 51m$39–107Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit CenterGreyhound US0155S
8h 32m$103–168
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Rock Falls is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Rock Falls is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $27 - $40.
The distance between Springfield and Rock Falls is 311 miles. The road distance is 149.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Rock Falls without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Springfield to Rock Falls, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Rock Falls is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Springfield to Rock Falls.
There are 11+ hotels available in Rock Falls.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Rock Falls, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Rock Falls via Chicago Bus Station and Dixon Reagan Transit Center in around 8h 32m.
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
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
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