There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Aurora by train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
4h 55m$65–129Drive 169 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Auroracar 169 mi
3h 16m$31–45Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
4h 7m$51–259Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- 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
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 50m$57–270
Springfield to Aurora by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Aurora is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Aurora is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Aurora. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Aurora via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and Aurora is 223 miles. The road distance is 170 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Aurora without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Springfield to Aurora, including transfers.
Springfield to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
Springfield to Aurora train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Aurora is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Springfield to Aurora.
There are 126+ hotels available in Aurora.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Aurora via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago Union Station to Aurora
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.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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