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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield Station to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $45 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield Station and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield Station and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Springfield Station to Chicago?

The distance between Springfield Station and Chicago is 186 miles. The road distance is 196.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield Station to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $80.

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

The train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Springfield Station to Chicago bus from?

Springfield Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield Station to Chicago train from?

Springfield Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield Station to Chicago?

The best way to get from Springfield Station to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $25 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 32m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Springfield Station to Chicago bus arrive?

Springfield Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Springfield Station to Chicago train arrive?

Springfield Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield Station to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield Station to Chicago is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Springfield Station to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield Station to Chicago?

Book your Springfield Station to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield Station to Chicago?

Book your Springfield Station to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

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Springfield Station to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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

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
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
3h 14m
$25–80
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 32m
$30–80
Drive 195.2 mi
1. Drive from Springfield Station to Chicago195.2 mi
3h 31m
$36–52
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2h 10m
$45–251
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield Station to Decatur Airport (DEC)
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
2h 48m
$150–374

Springfield Station to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.8 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–80 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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