There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway CenterLincoln Service / ...
3h 43m$21–60Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 44m$41–94Drive 176.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Willow Springs176.9 mi
3h 20m$33–47Fly 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 Willow Springs
3h 51mTaxi 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 Willow Springs
4h 28mTrain to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)STL - MDW
5h 40m$92–510
Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs is to train which costs $21 - $60 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Willow Springs. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 84th St via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A and Moraine Valley Community College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Willow Springs. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Willow Springs via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Springfield and Willow Springs is 169 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $21 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Springfield to Willow Springs, including transfers.
Springfield to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Willow Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $21 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Willow Springs, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $21–60 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Willow Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Willow Springs is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Springfield to Willow Springs.
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