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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.

today
$115
tomorrow
$105
Saturday
$171
Sunday
$127
Monday
$178
Tuesday
$132
Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 35m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $115
FlixBus 12h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $115
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $115
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $120
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $120
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 35m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:20 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      4h 10m
      0
      8:40 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      12:50 PM
      Springfield, MO
      W Chestnut Expy.
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $40
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $105
FlixBus 12h 35m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $107
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $107
Greyhound US 13h 10m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $116
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $118
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 35m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:20 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      4h 10m
      0
      8:40 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      12:50 PM
      Springfield, MO
      W Chestnut Expy.
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $40
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $29

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $171
FlixBus 12h 35m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $177
Greyhound US 15h 55m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $197
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $220
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $221
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $95? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 35m
      0
      12:15 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      6:20 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 2h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      4h 10m
      0
      8:40 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      12:50 PM
      Springfield, MO
      W Chestnut Expy.
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $40
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $95

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $127
FlixBus 12h 35m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $129
FlixBus 12h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $134
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $147
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $147
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 10m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      11:15 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 2h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 55m
      0
      1:20 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      5:15 AM
      Springfield, MO
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $52

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $178
FlixBus 12h 35m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $184
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $225
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $233
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $233
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $103? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      12h 10m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      11:15 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $40
      • Waiting Time 2h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      3h 55m
      0
      1:20 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      5:15 AM
      Springfield, MO
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $103

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $132
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $134
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $134
Greyhound US 14h 30m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $140
Greyhound US 13h 10m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $144
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      19h 45m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      11:20 PM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 9h 20m
    • Greyhound US
      4h 10m
      0
      8:40 AM
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      12:50 PM
      Springfield, MO
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 6h 35m longer, but you will save $58

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO is $82 on 11/5/2026. 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Chicago to Springfield, MO. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chicago and Springfield, MO.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 25 buses from Chicago to Springfield, MO, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Springfield, MO, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, MO starting from $82!

Cheapest Bus $82
Fastest Bus 12h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 441.2 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Every day, 10 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 10/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
Thursday 10/22
$115
Friday 10/23
$105
Saturday 10/24
$171
Sunday 10/25
$127
Monday 10/26
$178
Tuesday 10/27
$112
Wednesday 10/28
Thursday 10/29
$109
Friday 10/30
$103
Saturday 10/31
$142
Sunday 11/01
$118
Monday 11/02
Tuesday 11/03
$148
Wednesday 11/04
$115
Thursday 11/05
$82
Friday 11/06
$118
Saturday 11/07
$132
Sunday 11/08
$115
Monday 11/09
Tuesday 11/10
Wednesday 11/11
Thursday 11/12
$126
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14

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 $82, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $171.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Springfield, MO, with $82. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $116.

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

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $105
Fastest Bus 12h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:15 AM
Last Bus 5:05 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 10/19/2026

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.

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 $82 and takes 12h 10m 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 $82 and $275. 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 10 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 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $115. 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 12:15 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 11:40 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?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Chicago and Springfield, MO. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Springfield, MO?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Chicago and Springfield, MO change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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