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

The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Winnetka and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Winnetka and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Winnetka to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Winnetka and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Winnetka to Springfield?

The distance between Winnetka and Springfield is 203 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winnetka to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $29 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Winnetka to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winnetka to Springfield bus from?

Winnetka to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Winnetka to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Winnetka to Springfield?

The best way to get from Winnetka to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $29 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Winnetka to Springfield bus arrive?

Winnetka to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where does the Winnetka to Springfield train arrive?

Winnetka to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.

Can I drive from Winnetka to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Springfield is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Winnetka to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 29+ hotels available in Springfield.

Winnetka to Springfield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Winnetka to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or bus

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 Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 42m
$29–85
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 13m
$40–71
Drive 211.9 mi
1. Drive from Winnetka to Springfieldcar 211.9 mi
3h 47m
$39–56
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 49m
$51–278
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 8m
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
4h 34m
$147–401
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
6h 15m
$74–313

Winnetka to Springfield by train and foot (Amtrak)

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.8 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $25–80 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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