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Trip Overview

The average bus between Elmhurst and Springfield takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 6h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elmhurst to Springfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 10m
Duration
238 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Elmhurst to Springfield bus times

Buses run twice daily between Elmhurst and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmhurst is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Springfield at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Lake St & Austin Blvd and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 23m • 3 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 23m • 3 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 17m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 13m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA10h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA6h 23m • 3 changes
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    Pace BusPace BusChicago Transit (CTA)Flixbus USA7h 13m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elmhurst to Springfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elmhurst to Springfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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