There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Wilmette by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 21m$29–84Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 37m$40–57Drive 205.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Wilmettecar 205.9 mi
3h 47m$38–55Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Clybourntrain
- Take the train from Clybourn to Wilmettetrain
3h 12m$49–247Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3h 52m$151–358
Springfield to Wilmette by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Wilmette is to train which costs $28 - $85 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Wilmette is to fly and train which takes 3h 12m and costs $45 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Wilmette. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Central Street & Lawndale via Jefferson & Harrison, State & Van Buren and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Springfield and Wilmette is 201 miles. The road distance is 207.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Wilmette without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $28 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Springfield to Wilmette, including transfers.
Springfield to Wilmette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Wilmette is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $28 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $60 and takes 6h 37m.
Springfield to Wilmette bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Wilmette is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Springfield to Wilmette.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Wilmette, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $21–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
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
- $21–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Irving Park to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–4
Train from Clybourn to Wilmette
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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