There are 4 ways to get from Lockport to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 17m$37–93Drive 164.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lockport to Springfieldcar 164.9 mi
2h 54m$31–44Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
7h 1m$34–55Train, fly
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
5h 13m$58–292
Lockport to Springfield by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lockport to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Lockport to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lockport to Springfield. However, there are services departing from 9th/State and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lockport to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Joliet Gateway Center and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Lockport and Springfield is 156 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lockport to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Lockport to Springfield, including transfers.
Lockport to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Lockport to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Joliet Gateway Center station.
The best way to get from Lockport to Springfield is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Lockport, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lockport to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Lockport to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lockport to Springfield is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Lockport to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.