There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Aurora by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SGF - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
4h 34m$66–291Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
11h 41m$77–400Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Station
14h 31m$98–271Drive 481.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Aurora481.3 mi
8h 16m$88–127
Springfield to Aurora by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Aurora is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Aurora is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at New York St & Broadway St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago and Naperville Metra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
The distance between Springfield and Aurora is 505 miles. The road distance is 484.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Aurora without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 41m and costs $75 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Springfield to Aurora, including transfers.
Springfield to Aurora bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
Springfield to Aurora bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Aurora is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Springfield to Aurora.
There are 96+ hotels available in Aurora.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to New York St & Broadway St via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, and Naperville Metra in around 14h 31m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
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