There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Wheeling by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), 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 Wheelingtrain Ncs
5h 5m$50–117Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 49m$38–56Drive 206.2 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Wheelingcar 206.2 mi
3h 44m$38–55Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
3h 10m$48–307Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
9h 6m$64–88Bus 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 48m$54–316Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
5h 31m$64–321
Springfield to Wheeling by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Wheeling is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Wheeling is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $45 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Wheeling. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Milwaukee Ave & Shadow Bend Dr via Jefferson & Harrison, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B and Golf Mill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Wheeling. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Wheeling via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Springfield and Wheeling is 213 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Wheeling without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Springfield to Wheeling, including transfers.
Springfield to Wheeling bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Wheeling train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Wheeling is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $310 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Wheeling, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Wheeling via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
- $45–120
- 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
- $30–50
- 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
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 Wheeling bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Wheeling train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Wheeling is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Springfield to Wheeling.
There are 315+ hotels available in Wheeling.