How far is Springfield from Chicago?

The distance between Springfield and Chicago is approximately 284 km (176 miles).

Bus Springfield to Chicago from US$29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on September 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on September 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on September 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on October 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on October 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on October 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Chicago

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$35 - US$94	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$22 - US$432	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Springfield to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 18mAverage Duration

US$22Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$40

Average Bus Trip Duration4h 20m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance285 km

Latest bus departure5:55pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,696 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,484 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,280 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Springfield to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Springfield, IL - Chicago

How far is Springfield from Chicago?
The distance between Springfield and Chicago is approximately 284 km (176 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-25

US$37

09-26

US$71

Today

US$38

09-28

US$42

09-29

US$32

09-30

US$29

10-01

US$30

10-02

US$30

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$29

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Springfield, IL to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$29 to US$97 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$29 which is on 2025-09-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Springfield to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Springfield to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Springfield to Chicago.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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