There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop 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)SGF - ORD
2h 39m$63–314Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
10h$67–163Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
11h 34m$70–141Drive 508.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Chicago Loop508.1 mi
8h 33m$93–134
Springfield to Chicago Loop by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Springfield and Chicago Loop is 466 miles. The road distance is 511.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Springfield to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 34m.
Springfield to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chicago Loop is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Springfield to Chicago Loop.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Washington & Lasalle via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 11h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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