There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Homewood 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 / ...
5h 1m$54–106Drive 177.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Homewoodcar 177.6 mi
3h 20m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 23m$37–62Fly 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 Homewoodtrain
3h 38m$50–248Bus 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 Homewoodtrain
5h 22m$56–258
Springfield to Homewood by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Homewood is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Homewood is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Homewood. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Dixie Hwy & 183rd St via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J and Pace Harvey TC Bay K. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Homewood. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Blue Island-Vermont via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Springfield and Homewood is 186 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Homewood without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Springfield to Homewood, including transfers.
Springfield to Homewood bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Homewood train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Homewood is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Homewood, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago twice daily, and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- 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 Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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 Homewood bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Homewood train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Homewood is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Springfield to Homewood.
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