There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Sherman by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 8m$124–184Drive 191.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Shermancar 191.4 mi
3h 14m$35–51Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 18m$57–78Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 3m$52–279Fly 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
5h 1m$74–308
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sherman is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Sherman is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $50 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Sherman. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Sherman. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Chicago and Sherman is 193 miles. The road distance is 192.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sherman without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Chicago to Sherman, including transfers.
Chicago to Sherman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Sherman train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sherman is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $280 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sherman, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 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 $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $100–160
- 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
- $35–55
- 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
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Sherman bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Sherman train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Sherman is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Chicago to Sherman.
There are 46+ hotels available in Sherman.