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

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There are 5 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Springfield Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Springfield Stationcar car 185.4 mi
    3h 16m
    $34–49

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 21m
    $43–68

  4. Line 90 bus, fly

    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 49m
    $57–299

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 43m
    $71–99

Glen Ellyn to Springfield Station 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 Station, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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