There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
6h 3m$157–241Drive 270.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Elkhartcar 270.4 mi
5h 7m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 8mFly to South Bend
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to South Bend (SBN)plane SPI - SBN
5h 43m$114–407Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 3mFly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 21m$104–340
Springfield to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Elkhart is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Elkhart is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Springfield and Elkhart is 286 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Springfield to Elkhart, including transfers.
Springfield to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Elkhart is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $410 and takes 5h 43m.
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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
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
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Springfield to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 10:38 PM in Springfield and 11:38 PM in Elkhart.
Springfield to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Elkhart is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Springfield to Elkhart.
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