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Trip Overview

The average bus between Wilmette and Springfield takes 7h 18m and the fastest bus takes 6h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wilmette 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.

7h 18m
Duration
256 mi
Distance
$42
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Wilmette to Springfield bus times

Buses run twice daily between Wilmette and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilmette is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Springfield at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA8h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA8h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 35m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA8h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 28m • 3 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA9h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 36m • 3 changes
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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wilmette 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.

Map of how to get from Wilmette to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 255.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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