What is the distance between Milwaukee and Springfield?

The distance separating Milwaukee and Springfield is 241 miles (389 km).

Bus Milwaukee to Springfield from $37 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Milwaukee to Springfield on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:20am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	6h 35m	9:55am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	Bus	10:55am	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	12h 15m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:15pm	Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (Brookfield)	6h 55m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:45pm	Milwaukee (Downtown)	6h 25m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:00pm	Milwaukee Mitchell MKE Airport	6h 10m	11:10pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Milwaukee to Springfield

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 6 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

6h 38mAverage Duration

235 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $169	Average Duration9h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $373	Average Duration6h 38m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milwaukee to Springfield, IL by bus

What is the distance between Milwaukee and Springfield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$76

11/24

$61

Today

$82

11/26

$80

11/27

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The cheapest trip from Milwaukee to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $100 for a bus ticket from Milwaukee to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-26.