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Trip Overview

The average train between Grand Central Station and Springfield takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Central Station to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 4m
Duration
185 mi
Distance
$120
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Grand Central Station to Springfield train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Grand Central Station and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grand Central Station is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Springfield at 10:16 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 3h 6m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 3h 3m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Station to Springfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Grand Central Station to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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