Which bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO is the cheapest?

Compare all bus companies and find the best price: Bus tickets from $77
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

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
tomorrow
$82
Thursday
$88
Friday
$112
Saturday
$158
Sunday
$123
Monday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 55m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $82
Greyhound US 14h 30m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $89
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $90
Greyhound US 13h 5m 11:45 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $97
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $105

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

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 $88
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $93
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $93
FlixBus 12h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $94
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO W Chestnut Expy.  Economy $96
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $15? 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
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 15h 55m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $112
FlixBus 12h 35m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $113
FlixBus 12h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $113
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $113
FlixBus 12h 10m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $114
  • 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
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $39

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 $158
FlixBus 12h 35m 12:15 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $162
Greyhound US 15h 55m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $173
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $174
Greyhound US 14h 0m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $175
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $85? 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
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $85

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

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 Bus Stop  Economy $123
FlixBus 12h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $125
Greyhound US 19h 0m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $125
Greyhound US 15h 55m 1:20 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 AM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $133
FlixBus 12h 10m 12:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:50 PM Springfield, MO Bus Stop  Economy $138
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Springfield, MO via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $50? 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
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $36
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $50

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO is $77 on 9/25/2026. 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. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Chicago and Springfield, MO.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 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 13 times every day by bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Springfield, MO starting from $77!

Cheapest Bus $77
Fastest Bus 12h 10m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 441.2 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Springfield, MO

Every day, 13 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 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
Tuesday 09/08
Wednesday 09/09
$82
Thursday 09/10
$101
Friday 09/11
$112
Saturday 09/12
$158
Sunday 09/13
$123
Monday 09/14
Tuesday 09/15
$128
Wednesday 09/16
$106
Thursday 09/17
$110
Friday 09/18
$96
Saturday 09/19
$157
Sunday 09/20
$138
Monday 09/21
$153
Tuesday 09/22
Wednesday 09/23
Thursday 09/24
$104
Friday 09/25
$77
Saturday 09/26
$127
Sunday 09/27
$104
Monday 09/28
$151
Tuesday 09/29
$125
Wednesday 09/30
Thursday 10/01
$105
Friday 10/02
Saturday 10/03

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 $77, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Springfield, MO. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $127.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Springfield, MO, with $77. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $93.

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 $88
Fastest Bus 12h 10m
Earliest Bus 12:15 AM
Last Bus 5:05 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 8/22/2026

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 $77 and takes 15h 55m 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 $77 and $206. 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 13 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 $94. 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 10:15 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 11:45 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?

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 13 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 13 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.

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!
Buses to Chicago from Lafayette, LA Buses to Chicago from Lafayette, LA
Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago Bus from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Chicago
Buses to Chicago from Greensboro, NC Buses to Chicago from Greensboro, NC
Bus to Chicago from Grand Rapids, MI Bus to Chicago from Grand Rapids, MI
Albuquerque, NM to Springfield, MO bus Albuquerque, NM to Springfield, MO bus
Bus to Springfield, MO from Ciudad Juárez Bus to Springfield, MO from Ciudad Juárez
Bus from Springfield, CO to Springfield, MO Bus from Springfield, CO to Springfield, MO
Buses from Las Vegas to Springfield, MO Buses from Las Vegas to Springfield, MO
Popular Airport Shuttles to Chicago and to Springfield, MO
CheckMyBus › Buses in USA › Bus to Chicago › Bus to Springfield, MO

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To

show

you

the

best

bus

offers,

we

and

our

partners

use

technical,

analytical,

and

marketing

cookies

to

personalize

the

ads.

We

remember

your

anonymized

details

to

provide

a

personalized

experience.