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How to get fromSpringfield to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Springfield to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 3m
    $91–185

  2. Drive 270.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Elkhartcar car 270.4 mi
    5h 7m
    $50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 8m
    $69–110

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 14m
    $76–307

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 3m
    $96–175

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 43m
    $179–428

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SPI - SBN
    4h 20m
    $134–527

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    6h 49m
    $163–575

Springfield to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 8m.

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