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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Springfield by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    3h 39m
    $76–349

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 13m
    $131–267

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    15h 20m
    $114–185

  4. Drive 507.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Springfieldcar car 507.6 mi
    8h 42m
    $93–134

Elgin to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Springfield CU Transit Center via Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 20m.

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