What is the distance between Springfield and Kansas City?

Springfield and Kansas City are 268 miles (432 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Kansas City?

Once in Kansas City, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boulevard Brewing Company, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Powell Gardens, Children's Mercy Park and Steamboat Arabia Museum.

Bus Springfield to Kansas City from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Springfield to Kansas City on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	6:00am	Kansas City Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:00pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	7h	9:00pm	Kansas City Bus Station	Fastest
	11:15am	Springfield Station	10h 33m	9:48pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	4:40am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 55m	1:35pm	Kansas City Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 6:46 PM CST.

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Kansas City. The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

267 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$46 - $175	Average Duration8h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $266	Average Duration10h 38m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

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Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO by bus

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$181

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$132

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The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $132

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 Kansas City, MO, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $132 to $565 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Kansas City, MO based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $565 which is on 2025-11-29.