There are 4 ways to get from Batavia to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 2m$57–140Drive 179 mi
cheapest- Drive from Batavia to Springfieldcar 179 mi
3h 20m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
8h 20m$64–91Train, fly
- Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
5h 10m$58–281
Batavia to Springfield by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batavia to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Batavia to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Batavia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Batavia Ave & Main St and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Batavia to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Aurora and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Batavia and Springfield is 233 miles. The road distance is 180 miles.
The best way to get from Batavia to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Batavia to Springfield, including transfers.
Batavia to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Downers Grove station.
Batavia to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
The best way to get from Batavia to Springfield is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Batavia, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Batavia Ave & Main St to Springfield via Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop E, Aurora, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Batavia Ave & Main St to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Aurora Transportation Center - Bus Stop E, Aurora, Downers Grove, Downers Grove Metra, Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Geneva to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Batavia to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Batavia to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batavia to Springfield is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Batavia to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.