What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Western Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Western Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Western Springs?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Western Springs is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Western Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Western Springs. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Western Springs via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Springfield to Western Springs?

The distance between Springfield and Western Springs is 201 miles. The road distance is 181.9 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Western Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Western Springs without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $28 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Western Springs?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Springfield to Western Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Western Springs train from?

Springfield to Western Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Western Springs?

The best way to get from Springfield to Western Springs is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $28 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Springfield to Western Springs train arrive?

Springfield to Western Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Western Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Western Springs is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Springfield to Western Springs.

Where can I stay near Western Springs?

There are 1136+ hotels available in Western Springs.

Springfield to Western Springs - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Western Springs 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
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
4h 16m
$29–82
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 32m
$39–78
Drive 180.8 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Western Springs180.8 mi
3h 12m
$33–48
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springs
3h 22m
$49–257
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Western Springs
3h 59m
$152–378

Springfield to Western Springs by train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Trains

4h 16mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.1 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Western Springs, 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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