There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 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 14m$60–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 19m$35–60Drive 194.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationcar 194.9 mi
3h 32m$36–52Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 25m$46–242Bus 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 8m$52–252
Springfield to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Union Station is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $45 - $250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago Union Station is 186 miles. The road distance is 196.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $60 - $130.
The train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Springfield to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $250 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- 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
Springfield to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago Union Station is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Springfield to Chicago Union Station.
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