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

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Elmhurst by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 29m
    $67–129

  2. Drive 186.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Elmhurstcar car 186.8 mi
    3h 23m
    $35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 45m
    $41–65

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, line 332 bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmerbus bus
    3h 13m
    $46–240

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from City Link to Oakbrook Centerbus bus 1-Northbound / ...
    7h 29m
    $70–97

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4h 56m
    $52–250

Springfield to Elmhurst by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Elmhurst, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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