There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Elgin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, bus
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
2h 49m$48–266Drive 192 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Elgincar 192 mi
3h 43m$35–51Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
5h 6m$53–112Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus 603
7h 6m$38–61Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop Dbus
4h 27m$54–264Bus via Peoria
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus Peoria line
8h 40m$65–90
Springfield to Elgin by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Elgin is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Elgin is to fly and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $45 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Springfield and Elgin is 208 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Elgin without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Springfield to Elgin, including transfers.
Springfield to Elgin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Elgin is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D in around 7h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Elgin bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Springfield to Elgin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Elgin is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Springfield to Elgin.
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