There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Palatine by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
4h 44m$60–123Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Palatinecar 199.9 mi
3h 36m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
7h 5m$58–82Fly 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 Irving Park to Palatinetrain
3h 11m$50–268Bus 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 Irving Park to Palatinetrain
4h 54m$55–277
Springfield to Palatine by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Palatine is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Palatine is to fly and train which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Rand/Williams via Illinois Terminal and Northwest Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Palatine. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Palatine via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Springfield and Palatine is 213 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Palatine without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Springfield to Palatine, including transfers.
Springfield to Palatine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Palatine is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Rand/Williams via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
- 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
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Palatine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Springfield to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Palatine is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Springfield to Palatine.
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