There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 11m$155–245Drive 274.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Springfieldcar 274.3 mi
5h 3m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
7h 30mFly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane SBN - SPI
4h 45m$117–405Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 11mTrain to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
5h 33m$104–360
Elkhart to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Springfield is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Springfield is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Elkhart and Springfield is 286 miles. The road distance is 275.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Elkhart to Springfield, including transfers.
Elkhart to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Springfield is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $410 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to Springfield bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 11:40 AM in Elkhart and 10:40 AM in Springfield.
Elkhart to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Springfield is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Elkhart to Springfield.
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