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How to get fromElkhart to Springfieldby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeSBN - SGF
    4h 26m
    $213–987

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    13h 25m
    $86–291

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    15h 4m
    $106–251

  4. Drive 586.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Springfieldcar586.1 mi
    10h 3m
    $107–155

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)planeORD - SGF
    6h 23m
    $144–726

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
    15h 29m
    $87–244

Elkhart to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 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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