What is the distance between Springfield and Atlanta?

About 509 miles (821 km) separate Springfield and Atlanta.

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

Once in Atlanta, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta Falcons and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, World of Coca-Cola and The Fox Theatre.

Bus Springfield to Atlanta from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Springfield to Atlanta on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	16h 40m	3:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	15h 20m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	16h 40m	3:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	15h 20m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:00am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	18h 45m	5:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Atlanta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 14 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

14h 55mAverage Duration

508 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$82 - $204	Average Duration14h 55m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$233 - $1,343	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 74kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,369 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 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 Atlanta, GA 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

11/16

$106

11/17

$81

Today

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11/19

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11/20

$86

11/21

$91

11/22

$94

11/23

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $81

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 Atlanta, GA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $81 to $106 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-20.