There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Lombard by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 40m$68–129Drive 184.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Lombardcar 184.2 mi
3h 20m$34–49Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 52m$39–62Fly 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 Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
3h 38m$50–248Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain
4h 7m$153–369
Springfield to Lombard by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lombard is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lombard is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Washington/Westmore-Meyers via Clinton & Jackson, Austin/Jackson and Lake St & Austin Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Lombard. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Lombard via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Springfield and Lombard is 207 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lombard without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Springfield to Lombard, including transfers.
Springfield to Lombard bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lombard is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- 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
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
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lombard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Lombard bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Lombard train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lombard is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Springfield to Lombard.
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