There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain Bnsf
5h 28m$57–137Drive 177.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Morton Arboretumcar 177.1 mi
3h 13m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
6h 48m$74–100Fly, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lisletrain
4h 10m$50–258Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Branding Ln & Finley Rdbus 834
5h 50m$55–121
Springfield to Morton Arboretum by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Morton Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Ogden Ave & Authority Dr via Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Morton Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Naperville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Springfield and Morton Arboretum is 220 miles. The road distance is 178.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum, including transfers.
Springfield to Morton Arboretum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Morton Arboretum train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Morton Arboretum is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Morton Arboretum, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Warrenville Rd & Corporetum Dr via Chicago Union Station, Naperville, Naperville Station - Bus Stop A, and Warrenville Rd & Corporetum Dr in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Morton Arboretum via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center, and Ogden Ave & Authority Dr in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Morton Arboretum bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Springfield to Morton Arboretum train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Morton Arboretum is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Springfield to Morton Arboretum.
There are 117+ hotels available in Morton Arboretum.







