There are 4 ways to get from Waterloo to Springfield by taxi, train, bus, 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.
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Waterloo to St. Louistaxi
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 12m$85–130Drive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Springfieldcar 116 mi
2h 3m$22–31Taxi, bus (Flixbus)
- Take the taxi from Waterloo to St Louis Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
2h 24m$70–91Line 73 bus, train
- Take the bus from South County Center to Civic Center Transit Centerbus 73
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 53m$72–114
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Springfield is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Waterloo and Springfield is 121 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Springfield without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 12m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Waterloo to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Springfield is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Waterloo to Springfield.
There are 51+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Waterloo to Springfield. However, you can take the taxi to St. Louis then take the train to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to St Louis Bus Station then take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from South County Center to Civic Center Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $55–65
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