How far is Joliet from Springfield?

The distance between the two cities is 145 miles (233 km).

Bus Joliet to Springfield from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Compare 2 ways to go from Joliet to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$59 - $59	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$17 - $163	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Joliet to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 2 hours 1 minute and with fares starting at just $59, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2h 1mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Joliet to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$59

Average bus trip duration2h 1m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure8:12am

Distance145 miles (233 km)

Latest bus departure8:15am

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Amtrak

4/55,453 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5453 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $59

Amtrak Joliet Springfield recent customer reviews

Every screen reader at every train stations platforms should show current info even when delays accure. Customer should not stand on the platform listening or waiting for someone to ask . May if one can’t hear announcements can still follow up update on platform’s screen reader.

Adelade V.

November 11, 2023

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

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Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Joliet to Springfield, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Joliet to Springfield.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Joliet to Springfield while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

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