What is the cheapest way to get from Evanston to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Springfield is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Evanston to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Evanston to Springfield is to subway and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $65 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Evanston and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Michigan & Washington, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

How far is it from Evanston to Springfield?

The distance between Evanston and Springfield is 478 miles. The road distance is 523 miles.

How do I travel from Evanston to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Evanston to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 31m and costs $65 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Evanston to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Evanston to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Evanston to Springfield bus from?

Evanston to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Evanston to Springfield bus arrive?

Evanston to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Evanston to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Springfield is 523 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Evanston to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 101+ hotels available in Springfield.

Evanston to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Springfield by subway, 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.

Subway, fly
best
1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lake
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)ORD - SGF
4h 15m
$66–340
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. LouisLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
11h 31m
$69–252
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus 2510 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit CenterGreyhound US1210
13h 19m
$72–227
Drive 520 mi
1. Drive from Evanston to Springfield520 mi
8h 46m
$95–138
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Uptown Station
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
14h 7m
$101–263

Evanston to Springfield by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 31mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Springfield CU Transit Center via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 19m.

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