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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SGF - SBN
    4h 41m
    $166–639

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 47m
    $93–364

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 49m
    $157–329

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 8m
    $122–209

  5. Drive 582.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Elkhartcar car 582.6 mi
    10h 12m
    $107–154

Springfield to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Elkhart Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 8m.

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