There are 8 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
1h 15m$51–282Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 41m$36–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 49m$58–135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Springfield199.6 mi
3h 27mDrive 199.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfieldcar 199.6 mi
3h 27m$37–53Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- 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
3h 3m$56–289Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
3h 44m$66–303Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus Peoria line
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 20m$72–103
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $50 - $290.
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 Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
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 Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Springfield is 179 miles. The road distance is 200.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 4h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- $55–130
- 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
- $30–55
- 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
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Springfield.
There are 50+ 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.