Next train departures

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on April 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	2:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 16m	5:26pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on April 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 16m	5:26pm	Springfield Station	Cheapest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on April 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 6m	10:16pm	Springfield Station	Cheapest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	2:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 16m	5:26pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on April 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	2:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 16m	5:26pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on April 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	2:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 16m	5:26pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on April 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	2:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 16m	5:26pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on April 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 6m	10:16pm	Springfield Station	Cheapest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	2h 55m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	9:50am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 3m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Train	2:10pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	3h 16m	5:26pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:27 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Springfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 81,490, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

287 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCOP 128,384 - COP 561,687	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 81,490 - COP 932,244	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-15

COP 107,419

04-16

COP 107,419

Today

COP 159,276

04-18

COP 129,643

04-19

COP 233,358

04-20

COP 107,419

04-21

COP 107,419

04-22

COP 107,419

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Apr 15, 2026 with a price of COP 107,419

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from COP 107,419 to COP 1,029,735 for a train ticket from Chicago to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 107,419 which is on 2026-04-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Springfield, IL?

The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time4h 15m	Avg PriceCOP 152,460	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3h 5m	Avg PriceCOP 81,490	Daily Departures4

The best way to travel between Chicago and Springfield, IL is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost COP 81,490 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from COP 81,490. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Springfield, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Springfield, IL in about 3h 5m —that's the fastest way to get there!