There are 6 ways to get from Elmwood Park to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane
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Train via Chicago Union Station (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 22m$59–134Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 29m$36–60Drive 195.2 mi
- Drive from Elmwood Park to Springfieldcar 195.2 mi
3h 30m$36–52Line 90 bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the bus from Harlem & Medill to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
2h 54m$54–294Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Summit Amtrak to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 34m$52–123Fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
4h 42m$60–304
Elmwood Park to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elmwood Park to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Elmwood Park to Springfield is to line 90 bus and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmwood Park to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Grand & Nordica Terminal and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via 830 N Kedzie, Jackson & Kedzie and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmwood Park to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Mont Clare and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Elmwood Park and Springfield is 196 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elmwood Park to Springfield without a car is to train via Chicago Union Station which takes 4h 22m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Elmwood Park to Springfield, including transfers.
Elmwood Park to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Elmwood Park to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Elmwood Park to Springfield is to train via Chicago Union Station which takes 4h 22m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Elmwood Park, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Summit Amtrak to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- 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
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Harlem & Medill to Harlem Blue Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Elmwood Park to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Elmwood Park to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmwood Park to Springfield is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Elmwood Park to Springfield.
There are 62+ hotels available in Springfield.