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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Springfield takes 29h 21m and the fastest bus takes 25h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

29h 21m
Duration
1,026 mi
Distance
$169
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
21h
$135–250

Chicago to Springfield bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Springfield at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 29h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,026.3 mi
  • Duration: 29h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield Union Station via Newark Penn Station in around 21h.

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