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How to get fromSpringfield to Saint Charlesby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Saint Charles by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    5h 11m
    $80–147

  2. Drive 180.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Saint Charlescar car 180.3 mi
    3h 34m
    $33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    7h 37m
    $101–136

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 13m
    $78–301

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    7h 5m
    $67–123

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 56m
    $84–311

  7. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 37m
    $84–315

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Springfield to Saint Charles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Saint Charles, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Saint Charles via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Saint Charles via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Wheaton Metra in around 7h 37m.

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