There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
3h 48m$29–80Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 2m$39–76Drive 195.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium195.5 mi
3h 31m$36–52Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2h 37m$46–252Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3h 14m$149–373
Springfield to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Springfield and Shedd Aquarium is 188 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $28 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
Springfield to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $28 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 2h 37m.
Springfield to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Shedd Aquarium is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Springfield to Shedd Aquarium.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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
- $25–80
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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