There are 5 ways to get from Blue Island to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 43m$45–101Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
5h 19m$31–53Drive 186.4 mi
- Drive from Blue Island to Springfieldcar 186.4 mi
3h 14m$34–50Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 37m$55–287Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
5h 25m$60–296
Blue Island to Springfield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Blue Island station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop E and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Blue Island to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Blue Island-Vermont and arriving at Springfield via Joliet Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Blue Island and Springfield is 173 miles. The road distance is 187.5 miles.
The best way to get from Blue Island to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Blue Island to Springfield, including transfers.
Blue Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Blue Island to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Blue Island-Vermont station.
The best way to get from Blue Island to Springfield is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Blue Island, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Blue Island-Vermont to Springfield via Joliet and Joliet Gateway Center in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Blue Island to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Blue Island to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blue Island to Springfield is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Blue Island to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.