Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 6 trains that leave Chicago, IL for Springfield, IL on Tue, Jun 24, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 283 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€45 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:15 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 2h55 | 3:10 PM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 3h03 | 5:53 PM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:52 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 3h16 | 10:08 PM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 PM Union Station, Chicago, IL | 3h05 | 1:25 AM Springfield Station, Springfield, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 55m |
First train 13:15 |
Last train 23:20 |
Travel to Springfield, IL from Chicago, IL from $29 (€23) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey between Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL.
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