Bus Tickets from Springfield, MO to Chicago, IL

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TodayApr 24
from US$128
TomorrowApr 25
SatApr 26
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
from US$98
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Cheap buses leaving Monday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Flixbus stop
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Flixbus stop
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Flixbus stop
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Flixbus stop
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Springfield
    Departure location: Springfield Flixbus stop
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Springfield to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$102
Average Bus Trip Duration19h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance710 km
Latest bus departure6:35pm

Springfield to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Springfield - Chicago

  1. How long does it take to get to Chicago from Springfield by bus?

    The typical travel time from Springfield to Chicago by bus is around 19h 25m. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Chicago in about 13h.

  2. What is the distance between Springfield and Chicago?

    The distance between Springfield and Chicago is around 709 km (440 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Springfield to Chicago?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in Springfield, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Springfield to Chicago?

    The least expensive option to go from Springfield to Chicago would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$72, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much is the bus from Springfield to Chicago?

    Taking the bus from Springfield to Chicago costs on average US$102.

  6. Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Springfield to Chicago?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Springfield until 6:35pm and reaching Chicago on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04-22
US$107
04-23
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Today
US$76
04-25
US$88
04-26
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04-27
US$92
04-28
US$90
04-29
US$83
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 24, 2025 with a price of US$76

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Springfield to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$76 to US$178 for a bus ticket from Springfield to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$83 which is on 2025-04-29.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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!

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