There are 5 ways to get from Auburn to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 42m$106–190Drive 212.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Auburn to Chicagocar 212.5 mi
3h 55m$39–56Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 39m$87–121Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 33m$88–301Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 25m$104–324
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburn to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Auburn to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $85 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Auburn to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Auburn to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Auburn and Chicago is 204 miles. The road distance is 213.7 miles.
The best way to get from Auburn to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Auburn to Chicago, including transfers.
Auburn to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Auburn to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Auburn to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $310 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Auburn, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Auburn to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Auburn to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburn to Chicago is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Auburn to Chicago.
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