There are 5 ways to get from Brookfield to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 26m$104–165Drive 186.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brookfield to Springfieldcar 186.7 mi
3h 15m$31–45Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 45m$39–60Line 331 bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Grand/Maple to Cumberland CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 25m$48–265Line 331 bus, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Grand/Maple to Cumberland CTA Stationbus
- 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 9m$54–275
Brookfield to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brookfield to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Brookfield to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Brookfield station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Brookfield to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Brookfield and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Brookfield and Springfield is 198 miles. The road distance is 187.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brookfield to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Brookfield to Springfield, including transfers.
Brookfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Brookfield to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Brookfield to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Brookfield, 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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Grand/Maple to Cumberland CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Grand/Maple to Cumberland CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
Brookfield to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Brookfield to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brookfield to Springfield is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Brookfield to Springfield.
There are 62+ hotels available in Springfield.