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What is the best way to travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

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10h 15m
$86
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What is the cheapest way to reach Springfield, MO from Chicago?

You can get to Springfield, MO with just $86 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $86
tomorrow
from $103
Friday
from $134
Saturday
from $149
Sunday
from $180
Monday
Tuesday

    Cheapest Buses today

  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $87
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $90

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $103
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $104
  • Greyhound US
    11h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $105
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $108

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $134
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $135
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $152
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $153
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156
  • Greyhound US
    11h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $180
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $211
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $211
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $219

What are the fastest trips from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

You can get to Springfield, MO from Chicago in just 10h 15m with a Bus from Greyhound US. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 10h 15m
tomorrow
from 10h 15m
Friday
from 10h 15m
Saturday
from 10h 15m
Sunday
from 10h 15m
Monday
Tuesday

    Fastest Buses today

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $90
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $87

    Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $103
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107
  • Greyhound US
    11h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $105
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $104
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $108

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $135
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $137
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $134

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $153
  • Greyhound US
    11h 40m
    0
    5:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    Bus Stop
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $152
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $156

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    10h 15m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $180
  • Greyhound US
    13h 45m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $211
  • Greyhound US
    14h 0m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    11:45 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $211
  • Greyhound US
    19h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:30 AM
    Springfield, MO
    W Chestnut Expy.
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $219
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO

What are the most popular stations in Chicago and Springfield, MO?

In Chicago, you will usually depart from Union Station, 95th Red Line Station or Cumberland CTA, while in Springfield, MO you will be arriving at W Chestnut Expy., Greyhound Bus Station or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Springfield, MO from Chicago? With 4 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chicago and Springfield, MO, you can pay as low as $86 with a Bus from Greyhound US.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Greyhound US: you will get to Springfield, MO in just 10h 15m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chicago and Springfield, MO are Greyhound US, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Chicago and Springfield, MO is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cicero, IL or to Springfield–Branson Airport, and look at flights from Chicago Midway Airport, and landing at Springfield–Branson Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

The most popular companies between Chicago and Springfield, MO, are Greyhound US. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US

All you need to know when you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chicago to Springfield, MO. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Chicago to Springfield, MO

How can I reach Springfield, MO from Chicago?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Springfield, MO from Chicago.

How far is Springfield, MO from Chicago?

The distance between Chicago and Springfield, MO is 441.2 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chicago and Springfield, MO?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 19 kgs of CO2, a train 25 kgs, a car 121 kgs, and a flight 175 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

You can get to Springfield, MO with just $86 by taking a Bus from Greyhound US.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Springfield, MO in just 10h 15m with a Bus from Greyhound US.

More routes to Chicago and to Springfield, MO

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chicago and to Springfield, MO. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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