What is the travel distance from Springfield to Philadelphia?

Springfield and Philadelphia are 767 miles (1236 km) apart.

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

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Independence Hall, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Betsy Ross House, Eastern State Penitentiary and Liberty Bell.

Bus Springfield to Philadelphia from $234 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Springfield to Philadelphia on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1d 8h	3:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1d 3h	9:55pm	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1d 19h	2:20pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1d 6h	1:50am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	1d 14h	9:30am	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

767 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$123 - $368	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$352 - $2,040	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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

3.5/587,396 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 Philadelphia, PA by bus

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $234

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 Philadelphia, PA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $234 to $234 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $234 which is on 2025-11-26.