There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 24m$40–280Drive 190.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI)car 190.5 mi
3h 18m$35–51Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- 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 30m$74–325Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 18m$66–138Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 54m$72–100Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
4h 39m$125–595Line 383 bus, train
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to 15840 S Cicero Avebus 383
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 12m$64–125Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Springfield-SPI190.5 mi
3h 18m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to drive which costs $35 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI). However, there are services departing from Chicago Midway Airport and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI). However, there are services departing from Summit Amtrak and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Springfield Airport (SPI) is 204 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI), including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Chicago Midway Airport station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Summit Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Springfield Airport (SPI), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Springfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Springfield Airport (SPI) via Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 4h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to 15840 S Cicero Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Springfield-SPI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI) is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Springfield Airport (SPI).
There are 50+ hotels available in Springfield Airport (SPI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Springfield Airport (SPI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.