There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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 26m$123–201Drive 202.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Lincoln's New Salemcar 202.5 mi
3h 33m$37–54Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 37m$99–141Train via Joliet
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 40m$116–187
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $120 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Lincoln's New Salem. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Lincoln's New Salem. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Illinois and Lincoln's New Salem is 206 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem, including transfers.
Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Lincoln's New Salem, 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 $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
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
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Illinois to Lincoln's New Salem.
There are one+ hotels available in Lincoln's New Salem.