What is the cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Glen Ellyn and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Glen Ellyn to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Main/Pennsylvania and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Glen Ellyn and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Glen Ellyn to Springfield?

The distance between Glen Ellyn and Springfield is 209 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.

How do I travel from Glen Ellyn to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glen Ellyn to Springfield bus from?

Glen Ellyn to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.

Where do I catch the Glen Ellyn to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Glen Ellyn to Springfield?

The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs $30 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Glen Ellyn to Springfield bus arrive?

Glen Ellyn to Springfield bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.

Where does the Glen Ellyn to Springfield train arrive?

Glen Ellyn to Springfield train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Glen Ellyn to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Glen Ellyn to Springfield is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Glen Ellyn to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 45+ hotels available in Springfield.

Glen Ellyn to Springfield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCUp-W
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
4h 53m
$33–265
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Pace Transit Center Bay C834
2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 54m
$27–265
Drive 185.4 mi
1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Springfield185.4 mi
3h 14m
$34–49
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
4h 9m
$64–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois TerminalChicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
7h 13m
$69–99
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
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
4h 45m
$145–390

Glen Ellyn to Springfield by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield.

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Distance: 207.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main/Pennsylvania to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 13m.

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