There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Zion by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain Up-N
5h 42m$67–133Drive 231.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Zioncar 231.2 mi
4h 15m$43–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
7h 18m$44–70Fly 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 Clybourn to Ziontrain
4h 39m$51–260Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain
6h 22m$57–270
Springfield to Zion by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Zion is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Zion is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Zion. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Zion via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Springfield and Zion is 229 miles. The road distance is 232.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Zion without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Springfield to Zion, including transfers.
Springfield to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Zion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Zion is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Springfield to Zion.
There are 84+ hotels available in Zion.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Zion, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Zion via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–4
Train from Clybourn to Zion
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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