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How to get fromSpringfield to Elmhurst Train Stationby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Elmhurst Train Station 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 30m
    $67–129

  2. Drive 187 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Elmhurst Train Stationcar car 187 mi
    3h 24m
    $35–50

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 45m
    $40–64

  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 18m
    $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 Peoria to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Peoria line
    7h 33m
    $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
    5h 1m
    $52–250

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

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Elmhurst Train Station, 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 USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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