There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Brookfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 10m$105–161Drive 183.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Brookfieldcar 183.2 mi
3h 21m$31–44Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 15m$38–56Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, line 331 bus
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Grand/Maplebus
2h 55m$48–265Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, line 331 bus
- 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 bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Grand/Maplebus
4h 29m$54–264
Springfield to Brookfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Brookfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Brookfield is to fly and line 331 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Brookfield station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Brookfield. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Brookfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Springfield and Brookfield is 198 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Brookfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Springfield to Brookfield, including transfers.
Springfield to Brookfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Brookfield is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Brookfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 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 $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $100–160
- 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
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Grand/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Grand/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Brookfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Brookfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Brookfield is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Springfield to Brookfield.
There are 1423+ hotels available in Brookfield.