The average bus between Evanston and Springfield takes 5h 51m 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.
Buses run 3 times a day 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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 54m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Springfield station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Evanston to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The distance between Evanston and Springfield is 298.2 km. The road distance is 386 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.