The average bus between Springfield and Chicago takes 25h 33m and the fastest bus takes 22h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Springfield to Chicago. 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 Springfield and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Springfield is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Chicago at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Chicago station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.
Springfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Springfield to Chicago bus tickets online with Flixbus USA.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago is 1,241.5 km. The road distance is 1,652 km.
You can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown in around 20h 35m.