How far is Cincinnati from Springfield?

Cincinnati and Springfield are 452 km (280 miles) apart.

Bus from Cincinnati to Springfield, IL starting at US$138 | Compare & Save up to 40%

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 21 at 12:55am
Departure city: Cincinnati
Departure location: Cincinnati Bus Station
Arrival time: June 21 at 4:55pm
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 12:26 AM EDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cincinnati to Springfield

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$138 - US$229	Average Duration17h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$148 - US$198	Average Duration16h 27m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Cincinnati to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 16 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

16h 27mAverage Duration

US$148Cheapest ticket

41kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cincinnati to Springfield: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$162

Average Bus Trip Duration17h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure12:55am

Distance449 km

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,124 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,044 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Cincinnati to Springfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cincinnati - Springfield, IL

How far is Cincinnati from Springfield?
Cincinnati and Springfield are 452 km (280 miles) apart.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cincinnati and Springfield!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cincinnati to Springfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cincinnati to Springfield.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cincinnati to Springfield, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cincinnati to Springfield?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time17h	Avg PriceUS$162	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time16h 27m	Avg PriceUS$169	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Cincinnati by bus?

Bus from Cincinnati to Springfield

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Train from Cincinnati to Springfield

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