Bus Tickets from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO

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Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on October 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Kansas City Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Kansas City

Bus
Average PriceUS$34 - US$155Average Duration8h 35m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$52 - US$266Average Duration10h 38m
39kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to Kansas City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
8h 35mAverage Duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$43
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 35m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:40am
Distance430 km
Latest bus departure9:25pm

Springfield to Kansas City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Springfield, IL - Kansas City, MO

  1. What is the distance between Springfield and Kansas City?

    The distance between Springfield and Kansas City is approximately 432 km (268 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-30
US$132
10-01
US$132
Today
US$132
10-03
US$151
10-04
US$110
10-05
US$110
10-06
US$121
10-07
US$92
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$92

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 Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$92 to US$565 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$92 which is on 2025-10-07.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Springfield, IL by bus?

Bus from Kansas City, MO to Springfield, IL

You can also go to Kansas City, MO by train

Train from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO

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