The average bus between Madison and Springfield takes 32h 2m and the fastest bus takes 26h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madison 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 twice daily between Madison and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Springfield at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and take an average of 32h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Madison 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 Madison to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Springfield station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 2m.
Madison to Springfield bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, depart from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Madison to Springfield bus services, operated by Vangalder Bus, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Book your Madison to Springfield bus tickets online with Vangalder Bus and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Madison and Springfield is 1,378.2 km. The road distance is 1,905 km.
You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Springfield Union Station via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 25h 47m.