There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Silver Spring by plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SPI - DCA
5h 3m$158–826Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SPI - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 56m$103–1,024Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
21h 42m$252–567Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
21h 58m$160–339Drive 758.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Silver Springcar 758.8 mi
13h 22m$139–200Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane STL - DCA
6h 10m$223–1,169Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Silver Spring Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 45m$138–277
Springfield to Silver Spring by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $150 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Silver Spring station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Silver Spring Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 42m.
The distance between Springfield and Silver Spring is 699 miles. The road distance is 763.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Silver Spring without a car is to train which takes 21h 42m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Springfield to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Springfield to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Silver Spring is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 21h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 45m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 21h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
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
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
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 Silver Spring Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Silver Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Silver Spring is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 5:11 AM in Springfield and 6:11 AM in Silver Spring.
Springfield to Silver Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Silver Spring is 763 miles. It takes approximately 13h 22m to drive from Springfield to Silver Spring.
Book your Springfield to Silver Spring bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3010+ hotels available in Silver Spring.












