There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Niles 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 6m$47–245Drive 200.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Nilescar 200.1 mi
3h 37m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 21m$63–129Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 49m$40–64Bus 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 49m$53–255Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from City Link to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus 1-Northbound / ...
7h 34m
Springfield to Niles by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Niles is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Niles is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $45 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Niles station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Harlem Station via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Niles. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Jefferson Park via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Springfield and Niles is 192 miles. The road distance is 201.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Niles without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Springfield to Niles, including transfers.
Springfield to Niles bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Niles is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $45 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Niles, 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
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $6–11
- 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
- Website
- peoriachartercoach.com
Bus from City Link to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- peoriachartercoach.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Niles bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Niles is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Springfield to Niles.
There are 1300+ hotels available in Niles.