There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 21m$62–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 11m$38–60Drive 203.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshirecar 203.4 mi
3h 26m$38–54Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 9m$60–303
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Octavus & Linconshire. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at St. Joseph & 6th Street Frontage via Transfer Center Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Octavus & Linconshire. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Chicago and Octavus & Linconshire is 191 miles. The road distance is 204.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire, including transfers.
Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $310 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Octavus & Linconshire, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Chicago to Octavus & Linconshire.
There are 62+ hotels available in Octavus & Linconshire.