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

26h 55m • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

34h 20m • 1 change
Arrives next day

26h 55m • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

34h 20m • 1 change
Arrives next day

26h 55m • 1 change
Arrives +2 days

34h 20m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Springfield Union Station. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Springfield Union Station station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 21m.
Chicago to Springfield Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Springfield Union Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Book your Chicago to Springfield Union Station bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Chicago and Springfield Union Station is 1,241.1 km. The road distance is 1,652 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield Union Station via Newark Penn Station in around 21h.