How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Springfield start from $69. The average price for this route is around $139. 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 Chicago to Springfield?

The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Springfield is 12h 45m, covering a distance of 441 miles (710 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Springfield route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Jefferson Lines .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Springfield?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Springfield at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Springfield generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Springfield?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines , with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 764 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Springfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines , with a punctuality rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Springfield?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Jefferson Lines , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Springfield from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	15h 25m	12:40pm	255 North Grant Avenue	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	12h 5m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	12h 45m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	19h 15m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 30m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	19h 15m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	15h 25m	12:40pm	255 North Grant Avenue	No tags
Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	15h 5m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on January 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 30m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	Cheapest
Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 10m	12:50pm	Springfield Flixbus stop	Fastest
Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h	12:50pm	Springfield Flixbus stop	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Chicago (Bus Station)	15h 25m	12:40pm	255 North Grant Avenue	No tags
Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	19h 15m	5:15am	Springfield Flixbus stop	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:20 AM CST.

Get from Chicago to Springfield

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

12h 45mAverage Duration

441 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Springfield?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Stops in Springfield

A
Greyhound Station
2425 E Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803
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B
I-44 & Kansas Expy
2825 N Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65806, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,494 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.

Greyhound Chicago Springfield recent customer reviews

Y'all bogus I was supposed to be back on Monday at 5 am instead I'm not even back yet I'm still on the road as we speak Tuesday 19th 11 am.

Forrest P.

October 19, 2021

Little or no regards to customers. Our bus scheduled for Indianapolis was canceled without information and no explanations were given. They Reissued a ticket for another carrier (Trailway) departing in the next 19 hours. I was stranded for 19 hours at Chicago downtown. Greyhound caredless.

Daniel O.

August 9, 2021

The ticket was pick up at counter at 95th/Dan Ryan but the office was closed, there was note only printed tickets would allow travel on the bus, we did not even get the E Ticket on the mail. How are we to know the office would be closed and when we called customer service the girl said she cannot do anything and hung up. It was horrible and very stressful experience

Wagner D M.

April 18, 2021

Jefferson Lines

4/5764 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.3

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Springfield, 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 Chicago to Springfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Springfield start from $69. The average price for this route is around $139. 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 Chicago to Springfield?
The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Springfield is 12h 45m, covering a distance of 441 miles (710 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Springfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Jefferson Lines.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Springfield?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Springfield at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Springfield?
A bus trip from Chicago to Springfield generates an estimated 18 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Springfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 764 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Springfield?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Springfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Jefferson Lines, with a punctuality rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Springfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Jefferson Lines, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 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

01/09

$159

01/10

$214

Today

$204

01/12

$179

01/13

$90

01/14

$85

01/15

No data

01/16

$101

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Springfield, MO was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $214 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2026-01-14.

Usually Jefferson Lines 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.