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Trip Overview

The average bus between Evanston and Springfield takes 5h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston 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.

5h 44m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Evanston to Springfield bus times

Buses run twice daily between Evanston and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Springfield at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Washington and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 44m • 2 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA5h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Springfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Evanston to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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