What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Glen Ellyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Pennsylvania/Main via Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's and Yorktown Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Glen Ellyn?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Glen Ellyn. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Glen Ellyn via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Springfield to Glen Ellyn?

The distance between Springfield and Glen Ellyn is 209 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Glen Ellyn without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $65 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Glen Ellyn bus from?

Springfield to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Glen Ellyn train from?

Springfield to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train or bus from Springfield to Glen Ellyn?

The best way to get from Springfield to Glen Ellyn is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Springfield to Glen Ellyn bus arrive?

Springfield to Glen Ellyn bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

Where does the Springfield to Glen Ellyn train arrive?

Springfield to Glen Ellyn train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Glen Ellyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Glen Ellyn is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Springfield to Glen Ellyn.

Where can I stay near Glen Ellyn?

There are 385+ hotels available in Glen Ellyn.

Springfield to Glen Ellyn - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 43m
$67–130
Drive 181.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Glen Ellyncar 181.8 mi
3h 22m
$34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
7h 41m
$56–86
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain
3h 41m
$50–248
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Centerbus 834
6h 15m
$52–103
Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain
5h 24m
$56–258

Springfield to Glen Ellyn by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Glen Ellyn, 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, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Pennsylvania/Main via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Oak Brook Center / Macy's, and Yorktown Center in around 7h 41m.

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