There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 43m$52–103Drive 180.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Willow Springscar 180.9 mi
3h 15m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 42m$37–59Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springstrain
3h 57m$50–247Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 40m$90–429
Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Willow Springs. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at 88th Ave/Cork Ave & 84th St via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A and Moraine Valley Community College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Willow Springs. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Willow Springs via Joliet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Springfield and Willow Springs is 169 miles. The road distance is 182 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Springfield to Willow Springs, including transfers.
Springfield to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Willow Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Willow Springs is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Willow Springs, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 5 times a week.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Willow Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Springfield to Willow Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Joliet Gateway Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Willow Springs is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Springfield to Willow Springs.
There are 285+ hotels available in Willow Springs.