Trains tickets from Springfield, IL to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures for Springfield to Austin on October 5
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Springfield Station
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Springfield Station
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Springfield Station
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Springfield Station
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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Austin.

Average Price$153 - $256Average Duration1d 3h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$133 - $260Average Duration1d 5h
117kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Springfield to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$133Cheapest ticket
117kgCO₂ emissions

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

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Average ticket price$166
Average train trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure10:13am
Distance800 miles (1290 km)
Latest train departure5:08pm

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $191

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Springfield to Austin is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Austin, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

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

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Springfield to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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.

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

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Springfield, IL and Austin, TX, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $166 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $133. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Austin, TX, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Springfield, IL to Austin, TX, US in about 1d 3h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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