What is the distance between Chicago and Springfield?

It's about 284 km (176 miles) from Chicago to Springfield.

Bus Chicago to Springfield from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 10m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Springfield on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:38 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Springfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 5mAverage Duration

287 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $168	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $110	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5594 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $110

Amtrak Chicago Springfield recent customer reviews

Everything went perfectly. And everyone was very nice

Charles R.

November 19, 2024

We had a pleasant ride.

Canary L.

July 15, 2024

Good joob

Pablo A.

December 3, 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Springfield, IL by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Springfield?
It's about 284 km (176 miles) from Chicago to Springfield.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$45

11-19

No data

Today

$57

11-21

$55

11-22

$58

11-23

$64

11-24

$61

11-25

$60

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $45

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, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $98 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-11-21.