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

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Springfield is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Springfield?

The distance between Waukegan and Springfield is 222 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukegan to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $28 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Waukegan to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukegan to Springfield train from?

Waukegan to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Train or bus from Waukegan to Springfield?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $230 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Waukegan to Springfield train arrive?

Waukegan to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Springfield is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Waukegan to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 46+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCUp-N
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 20m
$29–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagoMilwaukee
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 17m
$75–227
Drive 228.2 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Springfield228.2 mi
3h 57m
$42–61
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 28m
$70–398
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourn
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
5h 4m
$151–411

Waukegan to Springfield by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Sox-35th, 95th, and Chicago in around 6h 17m.

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