There are 5 ways to get from Oak Lawn to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 29m$64–135Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
5h 27m$32–58Drive 185.2 mi
- Drive from Oak Lawn to Springfieldcar 185.2 mi
3h 25m$34–49Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 53m$55–297Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- 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
5h 40m$61–308
Oak Lawn to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oak Lawn to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Oak Lawn to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Oak Lawn to Springfield. However, there are services departing from 95th St & Central Ave and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Oak Lawn to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Oak Lawn Patriot and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Oak Lawn and Springfield is 200 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Oak Lawn to Springfield, including transfers.
Oak Lawn to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Oak Lawn to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Oak Lawn to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Oak Lawn, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 5 times a week. 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.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
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- 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
- $30–55
- 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
Oak Lawn to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Oak Lawn to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oak Lawn to Springfield is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Oak Lawn to Springfield.
There are 62+ hotels available in Springfield.