There are 4 ways to get from Munster to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to Joliettrain Ri
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 7m$89–153Drive 192.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Munster to Springfieldcar 192.1 mi
3h 20m$36–51Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
5h 44m$48–83Taxi, train, fly
- Take the taxi from Munster to East Chicagotaxi
- Take the train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
4h 9m$86–335
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munster to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Munster to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Munster to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Torrence Ave & 170th St and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Munster to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Blue Island-Vermont and arriving at Springfield via Joliet Gateway Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Munster and Springfield is 186 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.
The best way to get from Munster to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Munster to Springfield, including transfers.
Munster to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Munster to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Blue Island-Vermont station.
The best way to get from Munster to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Munster, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Munster to Springfield via Blue Island-Vermont, Joliet, and Joliet Gateway Center in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- 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 Blue Island-Vermont to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 Joliet Gateway Center to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from East Chicago to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Munster to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Munster to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munster to Springfield is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Munster to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.