There are 6 ways to get from La Grange to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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 Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 15m$57–123Drive 184.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Grange to Springfieldcar 184.7 mi
3h 11m$34–49Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
7h 9m$35–61Line 330 bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 10m$53–295Train via Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 30m$59–135Line 330 bus, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- 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
4h 58m$59–306
La Grange to Springfield by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Grange to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from La Grange to Springfield is to line 330 bus and fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from La Grange to Springfield. However, there are services departing from La Grange/47th and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Archer & Neva Terminal, State & Roosevelt and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from La Grange to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Summit Amtrak and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between La Grange and Springfield is 182 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.
The best way to get from La Grange to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from La Grange to Springfield, including transfers.
La Grange to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
La Grange to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Summit Amtrak station.
The best way to get from La Grange to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between La Grange, Cook County, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Summit Amtrak to Springfield 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- 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
Train from Summit Amtrak to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from La Grange/47th to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
La Grange to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
La Grange to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Grange to Springfield is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from La Grange to Springfield.
There are 50+ hotels available in Springfield.