There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Crete by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 42m$88–150Drive 174.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Cretecar 174.4 mi
3h 18m$32–46Bus, line 352 bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2bus 352
5h 13m$50–70Fly 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 Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
3h 55m$74–297Bus 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 Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
5h 33m$80–296
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Crete is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Crete is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Crete. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2 via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Crete. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Tinley-80th via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Springfield and Crete is 180 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Crete without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Springfield to Crete, including transfers.
Springfield to Crete bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Crete is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 352 bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Crete, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Crete via Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2 in around 5h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Crete bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Crete is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Springfield to Crete.
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