There are 5 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)ORD - SGF
3h 49m$64–315Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
10h 5m$76–499Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
11h 20m$75–227Drive 509.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago, IL to Springfield509.8 mi
8h 27m$93–135Fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)ORD - TBN
- Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Springfield
5h 10m$104–389
Chicago, IL to Springfield by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago, IL station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Chicago, IL and Springfield is 468 miles. The road distance is 512.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $75 - $500.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield, including transfers.
Chicago, IL to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $230 and takes 11h 20m.
Chicago, IL to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Chicago, IL. It is currently 2:02 AM in Chicago, IL and 1:02 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 20m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Springfield is 513 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Chicago, IL to Springfield.
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