There are 5 ways to get from University of Chicago to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 3m$60–136Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
5h 34m$32–58Drive 197.3 mi
- Drive from University of Chicago to Springfieldcar 197.3 mi
3h 30m$36–52Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
3h 44m$54–296Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
5h 31m$60–307
University of Chicago to Springfield by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Chicago to Springfield is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from University of Chicago to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Chicago to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Cottage Grove & 58th Street and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Chicago station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between University of Chicago and Springfield is 196 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from University of Chicago to Springfield, including transfers.
University of Chicago to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
University of Chicago to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 34m.
What companies run services between University of Chicago, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
University of Chicago to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
University of Chicago to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Chicago to Springfield is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from University of Chicago to Springfield.
There are 50+ hotels available in Springfield.