How much is the bus ticket from Springfield to Kansas City?

The cheapest coach tickets from Springfield to Kansas City start from £37. The average price for this route is around £55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Springfield to Kansas City?

The average bus journey time from Springfield to Kansas City is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 267 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Springfield to Kansas City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Springfield to Kansas City?

The earliest bus departs from Springfield to Kansas City at 04:40. And the latest bus departs at 21:25.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Springfield to Kansas City?

A bus journey from Springfield to Kansas City produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Springfield to Kansas City?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Springfield to Kansas City?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Springfield to Kansas City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Springfield to Kansas City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Springfield to Kansas City from £71 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Springfield to Kansas City on 4 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:25	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	04:40	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to Kansas City on 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	04:40	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:25	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to Kansas City on 6 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	04:40	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:25	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to Kansas City on 7 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:25	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	04:40	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from Springfield to Kansas City on 8 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	04:40	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	13:35	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:50	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h 10m	21:00	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	21:25	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	06:00	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags
	11:15	Springfield Station	10h 33m	21:48	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Springfield to Kansas City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 35mAverage duration

267 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£37 - £134	Average duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£40 - £204	Average duration10h 38m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,622 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Springfield to Kansas City?
The cheapest coach tickets from Springfield to Kansas City start from £37. The average price for this route is around £55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Springfield to Kansas City?
The average bus journey time from Springfield to Kansas City is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 267 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Springfield to Kansas City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Springfield to Kansas City?
The earliest bus departs from Springfield to Kansas City at 04:40. And the latest bus departs at 21:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Springfield to Kansas City?
A bus journey from Springfield to Kansas City produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Springfield to Kansas City?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Springfield to Kansas City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Springfield to Kansas City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Springfield to Kansas City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/12

No data

02/12

£102

Today

£85

04/12

£93

05/12

£102

06/12

£102

07/12

£93

08/12

£93

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £85

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 Kansas City, MO as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £85 to £384 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £93, which is on 2025-12-04.