What is the distance between Springfield and Chicago?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Springfield to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Springfield, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Springfield to Chicago from $117 | 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 $127, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

13h 10mAverage Duration

699 kmDistance

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

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $127

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

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

What is the distance between Springfield and Chicago?
The distance between Springfield and Chicago is around 709 km (440 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Springfield to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Springfield, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, MO to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $142

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 $142 to $142 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 $142 which is on 2025-11-27.