What is the cheapest way to get from Elgin to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elgin to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $65 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Elgin to Springfield?

The distance between Elgin and Springfield is 208 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.

How do I travel from Elgin to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Elgin to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $28 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Elgin to Springfield?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Elgin to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Springfield bus from?

Elgin to Springfield bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Springfield train from?

Elgin to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Springfield?

The best way to get from Elgin to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $95 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Elgin to Springfield bus arrive?

Elgin to Springfield bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

Where does the Elgin to Springfield train arrive?

Elgin to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Springfield is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Elgin to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

Elgin to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Elgin to Springfield by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
2h 59m
$69–396
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union StationMd-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 12m
$29–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station603
2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminal
3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
8h 24m
$70–92
Drive 195.3 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Springfield195.3 mi
3h 34m
$36–52
Bus, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Station
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
3h 36m
$150–409

Elgin to Springfield by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.1 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 24m.

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