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Next departures for Austin to Springfield on October 22
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Amtrak
Austin, TX
Springfield StationNo tags
Amtrak
Austin, TX
Springfield StationNo tags
Amtrak
Austin, TX
Springfield StationNo tags
Amtrak
Austin, TX
Springfield StationNo tags
Amtrak
Austin, TX
Springfield StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Springfield

Bus
Average PriceUS$164 - US$311Average Duration1d 9h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$116 - US$268Average Duration1d 7h
117kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 19 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
US$116Cheapest ticket
117kgCO₂ emissions

Train Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$182
Average train trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure9:24am
Distance1290 km

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Oct 22, 2025 with a price of US$110

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Austin, TX, US 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 US$182 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$116. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Springfield, IL, choose the train, as it will take you from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL in about 1d 7h —that's the fastest way to get there!

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