There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Water Tower Place by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 43m$105–159Drive 196.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Water Tower Placecar 196.9 mi
3h 35m$36–52Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 51m$38–55Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 33m$46–252Bus 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
4h 7m$52–261
Springfield to Water Tower Place by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Water Tower Place is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Water Tower Place is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $45 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Water Tower Place. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Mies Van Der Rohe & Pearson via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Water Tower Place station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Springfield and Water Tower Place is 188 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Water Tower Place without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Springfield to Water Tower Place, including transfers.
Springfield to Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Water Tower Place is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $260 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Water Tower Place, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 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 $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- 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
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- 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
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Water Tower Place bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Water Tower Place train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Water Tower Place is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Springfield to Water Tower Place.
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