There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Springfield by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)SBN - SGF
5h 3m$153–537Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)ORD - SGF
6h 25m$89–374Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
13h 25m$101–569Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
14h 58m$101–309Drive 586.1 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Springfield586.1 mi
10h 3m$107–155Bus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
15h 4m$116–311
Elkhart to Springfield by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Springfield is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
The distance between Elkhart and Springfield is 517 miles. The road distance is 589.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $100 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Elkhart to Springfield, including transfers.
Elkhart to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Springfield is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 15h 4m.
Elkhart to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 8:34 AM in Elkhart and 7:34 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Springfield CU Transit Center via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 4m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Springfield is 590 miles. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Elkhart to Springfield.
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