How far is Springfield from Chicago?

Springfield and Chicago are 176 miles (284 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier and Brookfield Zoo.

Bus Springfield to Chicago from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 30m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 30m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 30m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 30m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

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

4train per day

3h 18mAverage Duration

178 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $87	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $76	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Springfield, IL to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$39

11/12

No data

Today

$37

11/14

$40

11/15

$36

11/16

$35

11/17

$36

11/18

$33

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $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 $33 which is on 2025-11-18.