Bus Tickets from Springfield, IL to Chicago

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TodayJul 31
from $46
TomorrowAug 1
from $43
SatAug 2
from $44
SunAug 3
from $44
MonAug 4
from $42
TueAug 5
from $40
WedAug 6
from $40
ThuAug 7
from $40

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$36 - $76Average Duration4h 20m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$22 - $392Average Duration3h 18m
26kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Springfield to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
3h 18mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration4h 20m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance170 miles (273 km)
Latest bus departure7:24pm

Springfield to Chicago Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07/29
$36
07/30
$72
Today
$36
08/01
$35
08/02
$36
08/03
$36
08/04
$34
08/05
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $32

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 Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $72 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Springfield to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Springfield to Chicago, 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 Springfield to Chicago.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Will you be returning to Springfield, IL by bus?

Bus from Springfield, IL to Chicago

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Springfield, IL to Chicago

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