What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect?

The fastest way to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $150 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield Station and Mount Prospect?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Golf Rd & Elmhurst Rd via Peoria and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield Station and Mount Prospect?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect?

The distance between Springfield Station and Mount Prospect is 206 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $27 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield Station to Mount Prospect bus from?

Springfield Station to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Where do I catch the Springfield Station to Mount Prospect train from?

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

Train or bus from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect?

The best way to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $27 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Springfield Station to Mount Prospect bus arrive?

Springfield Station to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peoria Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Springfield Station and Mount Prospect?

Mount Prospect is 1h behind Springfield Station. It is currently 4:17 AM in Springfield Station and 3:17 AM in Mount Prospect.

Where does the Springfield Station to Mount Prospect train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield Station to Mount Prospect is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect.

Where can I stay near Mount Prospect?

There are 378+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.

Springfield Station to Mount Prospect - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), 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 / ...
4h 28m
$28–83
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
5h 55m
$41–96
Drive 199.3 mi
1. Drive from Springfield Station to Mount Prospect199.3 mi
3h 38m
$37–53
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Mt. Prospect
2h 54m
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield MallPeoria line
7h 31m
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
3h 32m
$150–364

Springfield Station to Mount Prospect by train and foot (Amtrak)

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4h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.1 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Springfield Station, IL, USA and Mount Prospect, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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