There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Springfield by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
4h 15m$108–395Drive 506.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Springfieldcar 506.6 mi
8h 23m$93–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
12h 1m$131–251Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane MSN - SGF
7h 55m$141–549Bus
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus
13h 36m$119–206
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Springfield is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Springfield is to bus and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Rockford and Springfield is 523 miles. The road distance is 509.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 1m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Rockford to Springfield, including transfers.
Rockford to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) station.
Rockford to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Springfield is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Rockford to Springfield.
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What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Springfield CU Transit Center via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center), Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $13–28
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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