There are 5 ways to get from Glendale Heights to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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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 44m$104–351Drive 188.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glendale Heights to Springfieldcar 188.2 mi
3h 22m$35–50Train
- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 28m$69–141Bus
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 19m$61–87Fly 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 32m$110–362
Glendale Heights to Springfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glendale Heights to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Glendale Heights to Springfield is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Glendale Heights to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Glendale Heights to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Glendale Heights and Springfield is 197 miles. The road distance is 189.3 miles.
The best way to get from Glendale Heights to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Glendale Heights to Springfield, including transfers.
Glendale Heights to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Glendale Heights to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
The best way to get from Glendale Heights to Springfield is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $100 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Glendale Heights, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop to Springfield via Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra, Glen Ellyn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 28m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Glendale Heights to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Glendale Heights to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glendale Heights to Springfield is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Glendale Heights to Springfield.
There are 62+ hotels available in Springfield.