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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Springfieldby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 52m
    $68–138

  2. Drive 185.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Springfieldcar car 185.4 mi
    3h 16m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Pace Transit Center Bay Cbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 54m
    $48–105

  4. Line 90 bus, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 50m
    $58–300

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    7h 13m
    $56–87

  6. Train, line 90 bus, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    4. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 37m
    $64–311

Glen Ellyn to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Springfield via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main/Pennsylvania to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 7h 13m.

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