There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Evanston 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 from Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SGF - ORD
3h 41m$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 55m$74–199Bus
- 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 / ...
12h 45m$72–152Drive 517.5 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Evanston517.5 mi
8h 49m$95–137Drive to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Springfield to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)
- Fly from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)TBN - ORD
5h 6m$103–389
Springfield to Evanston by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Michigan & Hubbard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
The distance between Springfield and Evanston is 472 miles. The road distance is 520.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Evanston without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 55m and costs $70 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Springfield to Evanston, including transfers.
Springfield to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $60 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 12h 45m.
Springfield to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Evanston is 521 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Springfield to Evanston.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Evanston, 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 Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, and Michigan & Hubbard in around 12h 45m.
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- 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
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
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
- $40–130
- 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
- $30–70
- 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
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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