What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Springfield?

The distance separating Philadelphia and Springfield is 767 miles (1236 km).

Bus Philadelphia to Springfield from $226 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Springfield on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:40am	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	1d 1h	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 3h	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 5h	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:55am	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 7h	5:50pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:39 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$166 - $210	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$179 - $463	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$166Cheapest ticket

31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$185

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure3:10am

Distance767 miles (1236 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,769 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Philadelphia to Springfield Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Philadelphia and Springfield!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Springfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Springfield.

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Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Springfield, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$185	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$282	Daily Departures4

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