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

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There are 5 ways to get from Elkhart to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SBN - SGF
    4h 44m
    $154–528

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    6h 13m
    $106–410

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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
    13h 12m
    $158–325

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 30m
    $121–206

  5. Drive 586.6 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Springfieldcar car 586.6 mi
    10h 8m
    $107–155

Elkhart to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 14h 30m.

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