There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Auburn by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 23m$110–182Drive 216 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Auburncar 216 mi
3h 49m$40–57Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 35m$86–124Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 22m$92–345Fly to Decatur Airport, bus, taxi
- 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
- Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Auburntaxi
5h 19m$108–368
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Auburn is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Auburn is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $90 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Auburn. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Auburn. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Auburn is 204 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Auburn without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chicago to Auburn, including transfers.
Chicago to Auburn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Auburn is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $350 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Auburn, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 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 $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Auburn bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Auburn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Auburn is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Chicago to Auburn.
There are 58+ hotels available in Auburn.