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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL costing on average $77 (€65).
Other travel options to Springfield, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€65) compared to roughly $41 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36 (-€30). The journey takes 3h 6m versus 3h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 307 Lincoln Service7:10 PM3h06Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:16 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 307 Lincoln Service7:10 PM3h06Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:16 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA43301:21 PM1h08O'Hare International Airport2:29 PMAbraham Lincoln Capital Airport$4151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 301 Lincoln Service7:15 AM2h55Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:10 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$281One-way0 transfers
- 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner9:50 AM3h03Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL12:53 PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$401One-way0 transfers
- 301 Lincoln Service7:15 AM2h55Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:10 AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 PM4h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station9:35 PMSpringfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL$531One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 AM4h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:50 PMSpringfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL$571One-way0 transfers
- AA384711:00 PM1h09O'Hare International Airport12:09 AMAbraham Lincoln Capital Airport$4151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL costing on average $77 (€65).
Other travel options to Springfield, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Springfield Station, Springfield, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Springfield, E Adams St / S 11th St (Transfer Center), IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Springfield, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Springfield, IL by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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