There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
6h 24m$53–409Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
9h 11m$44–116Drive 274.3 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Springfield Station274.3 mi
5h$51–73Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
5h 40m$91–430Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield Station
6h 18m$168–454Fly South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)SBN - SPI
4h 29m$150–633
Elkhart to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Elkhart and Springfield Station is 286 miles. The road distance is 275.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Springfield Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $50 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Elkhart to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Elkhart to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
Elkhart to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Springfield Station is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs $50 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 9h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Springfield Station via South Bend, IN, Chicago Bus Station, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 9h 11m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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 Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Elkhart to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Springfield Station is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Elkhart to Springfield Station.
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