There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
3h 56m$66–310Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
10h 5m$195–302Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
11h 5m$91–140Drive 510.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago Bus Station to Springfieldcar 510.2 mi
8h 31m$91–131
Chicago Bus Station to Springfield by foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Bus Station station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Chicago Bus Station and Springfield is 468 miles. The road distance is 513.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield, including transfers.
Chicago Bus Station to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $65 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 11h 5m.
Chicago Bus Station to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Bus Station to Springfield is 513 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield.
What companies run services between Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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