How to travel from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL

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Travel Information between Chicago, IL and Springfield, IL

distanceDistance175 miles (282 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$21 - $31
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 2 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $21 (€19) • 2 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Travel 175 miles (282 km) by train or bus from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL.

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from Chicago, IL to Springfield, IL

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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
09:50AM3h03
Union Station, Chicago, IL
12:53PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL
$401One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak301 Lincoln Service
07:15AM2h55
Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:10AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL
$331One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak301 Lincoln Service
07:15AM2h55
Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:10AMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL
$331One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak305 Lincoln Service
05:20PM3h05
Union Station, Chicago, IL
08:25PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL
$331One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak21 Texas Eagle
01:52PM3h16
Union Station, Chicago, IL
05:08PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL
$401One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak307 Lincoln Service
07:10PM3h06
Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:16PMSpringfield Station, Springfield, IL
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM4h40
Chicago, IL
01:55PMSpringfield, IL
$331One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
04:45PM5h00
Chicago, IL
09:45PMSpringfield, IL
$361One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak is the main travel 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 travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel 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 travel journey between Chicago and Springfield.

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