There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Evanston by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
3h 48m$62–299Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
11h$192–304Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
12h 24m$96–140Drive 517 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Evanstoncar 517 mi
8h 56m$95–137
Springfield to Evanston by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to bus which costs $95 - $140 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $60 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison and Washington & Wabash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Springfield and Evanston is 472 miles. The road distance is 520 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Evanston without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Springfield to Evanston, including transfers.
Springfield to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $60 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 12h 24m.
Springfield to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Evanston is 520 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Springfield to Evanston.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Paulina & Howard Terminal via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, and Washington & Wabash in around 12h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- 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 Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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