There are 5 ways to get from Portage to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 19m$87–161Drive 208.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Springfieldcar 208.5 mi
3h 43m$39–55Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
5h 36m$67–107Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
4h 22m$75–320Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.train
- 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
6h 10m$81–331
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Gary Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Ogden Dunes and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Portage and Springfield is 230 miles. The road distance is 209.8 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Portage to Springfield, including transfers.
Portage to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Portage to Springfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Ogden Dunes station.
The best way to get from Portage to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Portage, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Portage to Springfield via Ogden Dunes, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 19m. 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
Train from Ogden Dunes to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
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 (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
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
Portage to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Portage to Springfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Springfield is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Portage to Springfield.
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