The average bus between Springfield and Elmhurst takes 7h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Springfield to Elmhurst. 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 Springfield and Elmhurst. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Springfield is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Elmhurst at 5:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 43m • 3 changes



6h 15m • 3 changes
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11h 22m • 3 changes



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6h 31m • 3 changes
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11h 22m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Elmhurst. However, there are services departing from Springfield station and arriving at Elmhurst station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Springfield to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Elmhurst bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Springfield and Elmhurst is 273.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.