There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Brookfield 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 / ...
4h 9m$63–126Drive 183.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Brookfieldcar 183.3 mi
3h 21m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 15m$39–63Fly 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 Washington/Maplebus
2h 53m$48–245Bus 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 Washington/Maplebus
4h 36m$54–255
Springfield to Brookfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Brookfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Brookfield is to fly and line 331 bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $45 - $250.
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 9m.
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 9m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Springfield to Brookfield, including transfers.
Springfield to Brookfield bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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 9m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 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 $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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Washington/Maple
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Brookfield bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, 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.
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