The average bus between Wilmette and Springfield takes 7h 11m and the fastest bus takes 6h 8m. 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.
Buses run twice daily between Wilmette and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wilmette is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Springfield at 4:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Paulina & Howard Terminal and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Wilmette station and arriving at Springfield station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Wilmette to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Wilmette to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The distance between Wilmette and Springfield is 299.6 km. The road distance is 412 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.