There are 3 ways to get from Springfield Station to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 OTC to Elburntrain Up-W
6h 56m$71–141Drive 179.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield Station to DeKalbcar 179.3 mi
3h 6m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus Greyhound US0155S
6h 57m$45–78
Springfield Station to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield Station to DeKalb is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield Station to DeKalb is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield Station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield Station to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Elburn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Springfield Station and DeKalb is 249 miles. The road distance is 180.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield Station to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Springfield Station to DeKalb, including transfers.
Springfield Station to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield Station to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield Station to DeKalb is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Springfield Station, IL, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Springfield Station to Dekalb via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield Station to DeKalb bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield Station to DeKalb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield Station to DeKalb is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Springfield Station to DeKalb.
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