There are 8 ways to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, or car
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
5h 15m$64–306Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521
7h 36m$43–73Fly South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane SBN - SPI
3h 39m$64–350Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 11m$71–147Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- 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
7h 2m$70–316Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
7h 43m$81–324Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Springfield258.1 mi
4h 36mDrive 258.1 mi
- Drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfieldcar 258.1 mi
4h 36m$48–68
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield is to train and bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) and Springfield is 286 miles. The road distance is 259.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield, including transfers.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 6h 11m.
Springfield is 1h behind South Bend Airport (SBN). It is currently 2:27 PM in South Bend Airport (SBN) and 1:27 PM in Springfield.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
What companies run services between South Bend Airport (SBN), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Airport to Springfield via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 11m.
- 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
Flights from South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from South Bend to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Springfield.
There are 50+ hotels available in Springfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Bend Airport (SBN) and Springfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.