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Houston → Springfield

Houston to Springfield by train

Springfield lies 1,232 km (765 mi) north-east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 16 h 40 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,503 km (934 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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HoustonSpringfield
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population2.3 million114,394
Elevation30 m (98 ft)184 m (604 ft)
Time nowUTC-5 (America/Chicago)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordHouston station, Union StationSpringfield, Lincoln Depot, Springfield Union Station
Postal codes77001–7729962701–62796

Where to book trains from Houston to Springfield

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Common questions

How far is Springfield from Houston?

1,232 km (765 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston; by road roughly 1,503 km (934 mi).

How long does it take to get from Houston to Springfield by train?

About 16 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Houston and Springfield?

No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.

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.