The average bus between Evanston and Springfield Station takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston to Springfield Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Evanston and Springfield Station. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Springfield Station at 4:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Washington and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h 44m • 2 changes
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5h 54m • 2 changes


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h 40m • 2 changes
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5h 53m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Springfield Station? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Springfield Station station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Evanston to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The distance between Evanston and Springfield Station is 298.5 km. The road distance is 388 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.