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

The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Springfield is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Waukesha and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Springfield. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Waukesha to Springfield?

The distance between Waukesha and Springfield is 288 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukesha to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $50 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Waukesha to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waukesha to Springfield bus from?

Waukesha to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride station.

Train or bus from Waukesha to Springfield?

The best way to get from Waukesha to Springfield is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $50 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Waukesha to Springfield bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waukesha to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Springfield is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Waukesha to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Waukesha to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Waukesha to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, 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 Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
7h 55m
$54–203
Drive 268.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waukesha to Springfield268.1 mi
4h 26m
$49–71
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2548
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
9h 20m
$57–102
Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
5h 48m
$105–433
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoria
3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
12h 3m
Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
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
6h 25m
$186–446

Waukesha to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)

38Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.8 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Springfield via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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