The average bus between O'Hare and Springfield takes 6h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from O'Hare 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between O'Hare and Springfield. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from O'Hare is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Springfield at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Jefferson Park Transit Center and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from O'Hare 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.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to Springfield. However, there are services departing from O'Hare station and arriving at Springfield station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
O'Hare to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago Bus Station.
O'Hare to Springfield bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The distance between O'Hare and Springfield is 285.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.