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Compare train and bus for Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL
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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL
Travel to Springfield, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL.
There are 2 travel options between Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Springfield, IL from Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $21 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL:
A train is $10 (€9) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $31 (€28) from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL.
Taking a train costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Springfield, IL that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 55 min.
Springfield, IL is approximately 175 miles (282 km) away from Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 1 flight per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Springfield, IL from Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL:
- Greyhound can take you to Springfield, IL by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL for $31 (€28).
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Springfield, IL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL tickets on Omio for $21 (€19).
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Springfield, IL with Greyhound.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Springfield, IL with Amtrak.
Direct services to Springfield, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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