There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Des Plaines by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h$45–292Drive 198.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Des Plainescar 198.5 mi
3h 35m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 24m$68–130Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 5m$40–63Bus 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
3h 43m$51–302Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
7h 47m$72–97
Springfield to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h and costs $45 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Springfield and Des Plaines is 182 miles. The road distance is 199.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Springfield to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Springfield to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 2h and costs $45 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 4h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- 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 (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
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $46–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $46
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Des Plaines is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Springfield to Des Plaines.
There are 340+ hotels available in Des Plaines.