There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, 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 (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 43m$42–90Drive 180.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Willow Springscar 180.9 mi
3h 15m$33–48Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
5h 32m$34–50Fly 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 50m$50–267Train 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$79–410Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Chicago Union Station to Willow Springstrain
5h 28m$56–265
Springfield to Willow Springs by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 32m.
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 $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Springfield to Willow Springs, including transfers.
Springfield to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 32m.
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 $35–85 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Willow Springs bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 293+ hotels available in Willow Springs.







