There are 5 ways to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 22m$58–125Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Chicagocar 194.3 mi
3h 30m$36–52Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 19m$45–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Springfield (SPI) to Chicago194.3 mi
3h 30mTrain via Joliet
- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
4h 9m$53–107
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $55 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois 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 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Springfield Airport (SPI) and Illinois is 190 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois, including transfers.
Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Springfield Airport (SPI), USA and Illinois, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Springfield (SPI) to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Springfield Airport (SPI) to Illinois.
There are 1285+ hotels available in Illinois.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Springfield Airport (SPI) and Illinois. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.