Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Springfield (IL)

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Springfield
    Destination location: Springfield Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Springfield.

Average Price$160 - $289Average Duration1d 6h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$251 - $344Average Duration1d 10h
98kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $160, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 6hAverage Duration
$160Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Springfield: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$279
Average train trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily trains8
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance671 miles (1081 km)
Latest train departure12:43pm

Richmond to Springfield Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Springfield was searched and found on Jun 8, 2025 with a price of $241

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

You can expect to pay from $241 to $1,385 for a train ticket from Richmond to Springfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $241 which is on 2025-06-08.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Springfield, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and Springfield, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Richmond to Springfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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