What is the distance between Springfield and Kansas City?

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

Bus Springfield to Kansas City from $133 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:40am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:46 PM CST.

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We recommend taking the bus

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 $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

431 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $251	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $382	Average Duration10h 38m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO by bus

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.

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$261

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$190

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$813

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $190

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 $190 to $813 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 $813 which is on 2025-11-29.