Bus Chicago to Springfield, MO - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Springfield, MO from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$163

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$169

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	12h 45m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Springfield, MO	W Chestnut Expy.		Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 4:30:00 PM to W Chestnut Expy., Springfield, MO (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
	Greyhound US	19h 15m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	5:15 AM	Springfield, MO	W Chestnut Expy.		Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 10:00:00 AM to W Chestnut Expy., Springfield, MO (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $48? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  12h 5m
  
  0
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  11:10 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/15/2025 5:10:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:20 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Springfield, MO
  W Chestnut Expy.
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $60
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/16/2025 1:20:00 AM to W Chestnut Expy., Springfield, MO (USA) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $48

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	14h 30m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Springfield, MO	W Chestnut Expy.		Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 2:45:00 PM to W Chestnut Expy., Springfield, MO (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
	Greyhound US	19h 15m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	5:15 AM	Springfield, MO	W Chestnut Expy.		Economy	$183	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/16/2025 10:00:00 AM to W Chestnut Expy., Springfield, MO (USA) arriving at 12/17/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $72? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  4:30 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  11:10 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $45
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/18/2025 4:30:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 12/18/2025 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:20 AM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Springfield, MO
  W Chestnut Expy.
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $52
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:20:00 AM to W Chestnut Expy., Springfield, MO (USA) arriving at 12/19/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel Time is 1h 45m shorter, and you will save $72

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO is $161 on 12/22/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Springfield, MO

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Springfield, MO are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily buses from Chicago to Springfield, MO. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chicago and Springfield, MO.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 2 buses from Chicago to Springfield, MO, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Springfield, MO, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, MO starting from $161!

Cheapest Bus	$161
Fastest Bus	12h 45m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	2:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	441.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Springfield, MO: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/14/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

$163

Tuesday 12/16

$169

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$204

Monday 12/22

$161

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, MO, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $161, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $169.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Springfield, MO, with $163. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $164.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Springfield, MO in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Springfield, MO are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Springfield, MO

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Springfield, MO from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Springfield, MO:

Cheapest Price	$163
Fastest Bus	12h 45m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Last Bus	4:30 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/6/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Springfield, MO

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Springfield, MO.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Bus Stop

E Kearney St, 2425

W Chestnut Expy.

W Chestnut Expy. 4912

Greyhound Bus Station

2425 E Kearney St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Springfield, MO? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Springfield, MO? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Springfield, MO bus

How much does a Chicago Springfield, MO bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $161 and takes 12h 45m to reach Springfield, MO. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $161 and $183. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Springfield, MO.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Springfield, MO each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Springfield, MO bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Springfield, MO take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $163. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

The earliest bus arriving in Springfield, MO from Chicago starts at 10:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Springfield, MO starts at 2:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Springfield, MO route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Springfield, MO?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Springfield, MO by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Springfield, MO bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Springfield, MO bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Springfield, MO bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Springfield, MO

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Springfield, MO

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Springfield, MO. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!