There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
2h 46m$78–424Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
10h$67–164Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
11h 20m$67–119Drive 507.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Chicagocar 507.1 mi
8h 37m$93–134
Springfield to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago is 467 miles. The road distance is 510.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Springfield to Chicago, including transfers.
Springfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $75 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 11h 20m.
Springfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Springfield to Chicago.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- 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 Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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