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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Downtown Austin | Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Downtown Austin | Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Springfield?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Springfield start from $123. The average price for this route is around $156. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Springfield?
The average bus trip duration from Austin to Springfield is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 800 miles (1290 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Springfield route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Austin to Springfield?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Springfield at 3:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Springfield?
A bus trip from Austin to Springfield generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Austin to Springfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Springfield?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Austin to Springfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Springfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $129To 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 $129 to $130 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 $129 which is on 2025-12-15.
What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Springfield, IL?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
