Chicago to Springfield by train
Springfield lies 1,244 km (773 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 50 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,517 km (943 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Chicago | Springfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 154,341 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | LaSalle Street Station, Ogilvie Transportation Center, Millennium Station | Springfield Union Station |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 01101–01199 |
Clocks in Springfield are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 16 h 50 min journey lands 17 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Springfield from Chicago?
1,244 km (773 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,517 km (943 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Springfield by train?
About 16 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Springfield?
Springfield is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.