How far is Springfield from Chicago by coach?

The journey from Chicago to Springfield by coach covers an approximate distance of 176 miles (284 km).

What is the best way to go from Chicago to Springfield without a car?

The best way to go from Chicago to Springfield without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Chicago to Springfield from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	17:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	4h 10m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
	Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Springfield on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 45m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
Bus	00:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 20m	04:35	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 10m	13:55	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Bus	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	4h 50m	21:20	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:05 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

3h 5mAverage duration

178 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£29 - £92	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £60	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5597 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 Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £60

Amtrak Chicago Springfield recent customer reviews

Everything went perfectly. And everyone was very nice

Charles R.

19 November 2024

We had a pleasant ride.

Canary L.

15 July 2024

Good joob

Pablo A.

3 December 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Springfield from Chicago by coach?
The journey from Chicago to Springfield by coach covers an approximate distance of 176 miles (284 km).
What is the best way to go from Chicago to Springfield without a car?
The best way to go from Chicago to Springfield without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

No data

20/11

£31

Today

£33

22/11

£32

23/11

£36

24/11

£33

25/11

£33

26/11

£41

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Springfield, IL was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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 £31 to £57 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 £32, which is on 2025-11-22.