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

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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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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 43m
    $56–117

  2. Drive  181.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Glen Ellyncar car 181.8 mi
    3h 22m
    $34–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago ends at Woodfield NB / ...
    7h 31m
    $59–84

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital 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 OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    3h 42m
    $50–268

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay C to Yorktown Centerbus bus 834
    6h 15m
    $43–92

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Glen Ellyntrain train
    5h 12m
    $56–277

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

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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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 $45–110 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 31m.

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