Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Springfield.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to SpringfieldAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Springfield: Trip Overview
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Based on 5098 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $230.00
Chicago to Springfield Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Springfield was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $221To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Springfield, as early as possible.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Springfield is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Springfield.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Springfield, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
By choosing the train between Chicago and Springfield, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Springfield.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
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