What is the distance between Springfield and Chicago?

About 772 miles (1245 km) separate Springfield and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Springfield to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Springfield, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Auditorium Building and Theatre, Grant Park, Shedd Aquarium, Cloud Gate and Museum of Contemporary Art.

Bus Springfield to Chicago from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 9h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	3:23pm	Springfield Union Station	19h 49m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	3:23pm	Springfield Union Station	19h 49m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	1d 1h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 11h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 8:02 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

771 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$96 - $441	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$164 - $2,222	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 113kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 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.

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Chicago?

Stops in Springfield

A - Bus Station

B - UMass

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

What is the distance between Springfield and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Springfield to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$89

11/14

$99

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11/18

$106

11/19

$111

11/20

$117

The cheapest trip from Springfield, MA to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $89

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

You can expect to pay from $89 to $908 for a bus ticket from Springfield, MA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $106 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.