There are 6 ways to get from Winnetka to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 42m$28–85Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 15m$35–81Drive 211.9 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Springfield Station211.9 mi
3h 45m$39–56Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 49m$68–396Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to PeoriaPeoria line
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to SpringfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 8mFly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield Station
4h 26m$150–410
Winnetka to Springfield Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Springfield Station is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Springfield Station. 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 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnetka to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Winnetka and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Winnetka and Springfield Station is 203 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $27 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Winnetka to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Winnetka to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Winnetka to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Springfield Station is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $27 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Springfield Station, 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 twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Winnetka to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Winnetka to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Winnetka to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Springfield Station is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Winnetka to Springfield Station.
There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield Station.











