Bus Chicago to Springfield, IL: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Springfield, IL from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

from $37

tomorrow

Sunday

from $33

Monday

Tuesday

from $31

Wednesday

from $35

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:35 AM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 45m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:15 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	4h 10m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:55 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:35 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 12:15:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 10m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:55 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 9:45:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	4h 45m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:15 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 4:30:00 PM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	4h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:35 AM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 10m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:55 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:35 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 12:15:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 45m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:15 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	4h 10m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:55 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 9:45:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	3h 55m	12:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	4:35 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 12:40:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 45m	10:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:55 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/5/2025 10:10:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	4:35 AM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 12:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 4:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
FlixBus	4h 45m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:15 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	4h 10m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:55 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Springfield, IL

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Springfield, IL are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Chicago to Springfield, IL. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Chicago and Springfield, IL.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Chicago to Springfield, IL, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Springfield, IL, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, IL starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	178.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Springfield, IL

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Chicago for Springfield, IL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/01/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

$37

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

$33

Monday 08/04

Tuesday 08/05

$31

Wednesday 08/06

$35

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

$39

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Springfield, IL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, IL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $31, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Springfield, IL, with $31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Springfield, IL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Springfield, IL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Springfield, IL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Springfield, IL

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Springfield, IL from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Springfield, IL

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Springfield, IL:

Cheapest Price	$31
Fastest Bus	3h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	7/28/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Springfield, IL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Springfield, IL.

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Bus Stop

N Dirksen Pkwy 2815

MGM Casino (E) Bus Station

Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop

Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Springfield SMTD Transfer Center

5th & Laurel/Myrtle Bus Stop

Founders Hall

Eliza Farnham Dr. 4800

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Springfield, IL? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Springfield, IL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Springfield, IL bus

How much does a Chicago Springfield, IL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 4h 20m to reach Springfield, IL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Springfield, IL?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $44. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Springfield, IL.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Springfield, IL each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Springfield, IL bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Springfield, IL take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL?

The earliest bus arriving in Springfield, IL from Chicago starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Springfield, IL starts at 4:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Springfield, IL route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Springfield, IL?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Springfield, IL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Springfield, IL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Springfield, IL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Springfield, IL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Springfield, IL on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Springfield, IL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Springfield, IL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Springfield, IL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!