What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $130 - $490.

How far is it from Springfield to Chicago?

The distance between Springfield and Chicago is 286 miles. The road distance is 278.6 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 7h 3m and costs $80 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Chicago?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Springfield to Chicago, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Springfield. It is currently 3:23 PM in Springfield and 2:23 PM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Springfield to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago is 279 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Springfield to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1212+ hotels available in Chicago.

Springfield to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Dayton-Airport-DAY
2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DAY - ORD
2h 41m
$132–488
Drive 276.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Chicago276.9 mi
6h 6m
$51–73
Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
7h 3m
$83–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
8h 23m
$88–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Dayton Trotwood Bus StationGreyhound US0105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to ChicagoColumbus-Chicago
8h 29m
$68–162

Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

72Weekly Planes

1h 29mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Springfield to Chicago.

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Distance: 284.2 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Springfield, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Chicago Bus Station via Springfield and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 3m.

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