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How to get fromSpringfield to Elkhartby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN)planeSGF - SBN
    4h 28m
    $141–529

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 45m
    $88–369

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    12h 54m
    $92–208

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
    15h 29m
    $108–174

  5. Drive 582.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Elkhartcar582.6 mi
    10h 6m
    $107–154

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend Transpobus
    15h 44m
    $88–149

Springfield to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 15h 29m.

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