There are 7 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield by plane, subway, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
1h 29m$104–340Drive 181.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfieldcar 181.8 mi
3h 9m$34–48Subway, train
- Take the subway from O'Hare to LaSallesubway Blue Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain Blue Water / ...
4h 32m$58–129Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 17m$72–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Springfield181.8 mi
3h 9mFly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Springfieldtaxi
2h 10m$168–567Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 57m$38–69
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Park Transit Center and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from O'Hare and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Springfield is 144 miles. The road distance is 182.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield without a car is to subway and train which takes 4h 32m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from O'Hare station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs $100 - $340. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Springfield, Calhoun County, MI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Springfield via Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Battle Creek in around 5h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to LaSalle
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
Springfield is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 2:38 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 3:38 PM in Springfield.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield.
There are 25+ hotels available in Springfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Springfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










