What is the distance between Springfield and Chicago?

The distance separating Springfield and Chicago is 440 miles (709 km).

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 Greyhound Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Architectural River Cruise, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Bus Springfield to Chicago from $81 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20am	Springfield Flixbus stop	13h 10m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20am	Springfield Flixbus stop	12h 35m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20am	Springfield Flixbus stop	13h 10m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:20am	Springfield Flixbus stop	12h 35m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 8:36 PM CST.

Get from Springfield to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 13 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

434 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Chicago?

Stops in Springfield

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

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
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 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 Springfield Chicago recent customer reviews

I received an incorrect bus station address in the ticket and missed my bus from Springfield to St. Louis. Had to hire a car to get to St. Louis to catch up the bus to Chicago.

Taras O.

June 29, 2021

I am unsattisfied. The bus was delight for 6 hours so if i wanted to get other bus i insted of waiting for that bus so i had to take uber and i demand my money for unused ticket

Michaela P.

September 17, 2017

I was left at the bus station

Secoya H.

January 18, 2023

Jefferson Lines

4/5759 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4

Wifi3.2

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Springfield, MO 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?

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, MO to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $98

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

You can expect to pay from $98 to $98 for a bus ticket from Springfield, MO to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $98 which is on 2025-11-27.