Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL

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Next departures for Austin to Springfield on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILNo tags
Greyhound
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Downtown Austin
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Austin South Congress
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILNo tags
Greyhound
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Springfield.

Bus
Average Price$165 - $266Average Duration1d 5h
32kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$116 - $239Average Duration1d 7h
117kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Austin to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
$116Cheapest ticket
117kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$178
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure3:05am
Distance803 miles (1295 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Austin to Springfield Bus

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10/09
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $158

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $158 to $160 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $158 which is on 2025-10-09.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

Will you be returning to Austin, TX, US by bus?

Bus from Springfield, IL to Austin, TX, US

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Train from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL

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