The average bus between Springfield and Chicago takes 28h 9m and the fastest bus takes 24h 10m. 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 2:15 PM in the afternoon, 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 28h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day

23h 10m • 1 change
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23h 10m • 1 change
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30h 35m • 1 change
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23h 10m • 1 change
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23h 10m • 1 change
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30h 35m • 1 change
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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 Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.
Springfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Springfield to Chicago bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago is 1,241.5 km. The road distance is 1,826 km.
You can take a bus from Springfield Union Station to Chicago Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 24h.