How much is the bus ticket from Springfield to Kansas City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Springfield to Kansas City start from $68. The average price for this route is around $112. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Springfield to Kansas City?

The average bus travel time from Springfield to Kansas City is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 431 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Springfield to Kansas City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Springfield to Kansas City?

The earliest bus departs from Springfield to Kansas City at 4:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Springfield to Kansas City?

A bus trip from Springfield to Kansas City generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Springfield to Kansas City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Springfield to Kansas City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Springfield to Kansas City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Springfield to Kansas City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Springfield to Kansas City from $157 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		9:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		1:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h 10m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
		11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on January 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:40am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h 5m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags
	11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on January 16
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.	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h 5m	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
	11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on January 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:40am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h 5m	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 2:03 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Kansas City

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 $68, 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$68 - $263	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$64 - $973	Average Duration10h 38m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,495 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Springfield to Kansas City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Springfield to Kansas City start from $68. The average price for this route is around $112. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Springfield to Kansas City?
The average bus travel time from Springfield to Kansas City is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 431 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Springfield to Kansas City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Springfield to Kansas City?
The earliest bus departs from Springfield to Kansas City at 4:40am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Springfield to Kansas City?
A bus trip from Springfield to Kansas City generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Springfield to Kansas City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Springfield to Kansas City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Springfield to Kansas City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Springfield to Kansas City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-10

$215

01-11

$215

Today

$188

01-13

$188

01-14

No data

01-15

$215

01-16

$188

01-17

$188

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $188

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 $188 to $1,086 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 $188 which is on 2026-01-13.