How far is Springfield from Chicago?

Springfield and Chicago are 176 miles (284 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier and Brookfield Zoo.

Bus Springfield to Chicago from $33 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	4:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
10:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	3:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	4:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 3
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 4
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
		11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 30m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	3h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 25m	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	5h 5m	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	4h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

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

178 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $87	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $76	Average Duration3h 18m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e

Bus Springfield, IL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$43

Average bus trip duration4h 20m

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance170 miles (273 km)

Latest bus departure5:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,151 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.

Amtrak

4/55,559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Springfield to Chicago Bus

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10/30

$50

10/31

$58

Today

$38

11/02

$39

11/03

$34

11/04

$33

11/05

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11/06

$33

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $66 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-04.

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 bus 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!

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How far is Springfield from Chicago?

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About Bus Travel

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