There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
7h 51m$102–233Drive 306.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Wisconsin Dellscar 306.2 mi
5h 10m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
9h 7m$77–130Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SPI - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
6h 45m$110–534Fly 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)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
7h 5m$97–375Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DEC - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dellsbus
8h 21m$115–533
Springfield to Wisconsin Dells by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Springfield and Wisconsin Dells is 381 miles. The road distance is 308 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Springfield to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $100 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Wisconsin Dells via Chicago Bus Station and Wisconsin Dells in around 9h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Madison to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Wisconsin Dells bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Wisconsin Dells train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Wisconsin Dells is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Springfield to Wisconsin Dells.
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