How far is Washington from Springfield?

The distance separating Washington and Springfield is 676 miles (1090 km).

Bus Washington to Springfield from $150 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Washington to Springfield on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	6:30am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 17h	11:25pm	Springfield	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 15h	11:25pm	Springfield	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	11:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 23h	10:25am	Springfield	No tags
	5:30pm	Union Station	1d 6h	11:25pm	Springfield	No tags
	11:55pm	Union Station	1d 11h	10:25am	Springfield	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$150 - $234	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$214 - $300	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $150, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

$150Cheapest ticket

27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$185

Average bus trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses11

Earliest bus departure6:25am

Distance671 miles (1081 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,791 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,299 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Springfield Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

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

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US 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 9h	Avg Price$185	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$214	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to Washington, DC, US by bus?

Bus from Springfield, IL to Washington, DC, US

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Springfield, IL

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