There are 5 ways to get from Sherman to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 27m$82–156Drive 187.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sherman to Chicagocar 187.9 mi
3h 21m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 23m$57–86Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 14m$52–249Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 9m$74–279
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherman to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sherman to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $50 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherman to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Sherman to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Sherman and Chicago is 193 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.
The best way to get from Sherman to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Sherman to Chicago, including transfers.
Sherman to Chicago bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Sherman to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Sherman to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 4h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $250 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Sherman, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation 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
Sherman to Chicago bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Sherman to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherman to Chicago is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Sherman to Chicago.
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