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Trip Overview

The average bus between Springfield and Chicago takes 11h 50m and the fastest bus takes 11h. There is at least one bus 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.

11h 50m
Duration
548 mi
Distance
$110
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Springfield to Chicago bus times

Buses run once daily between Springfield and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Springfield is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Chicago at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA12h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA11h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA12h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA11h • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA12h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA11h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA12h 40m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA11h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAFlixbus USA12h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Springfield to Chicago? 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 Springfield to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 547.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 15m.

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