How much is the bus ticket from Springfield to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Springfield to Chicago start from $104. The average price for this route is around $185. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Springfield to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Springfield to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1243 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Springfield to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Springfield to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Springfield to Chicago at 4:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Springfield to Chicago?

A bus trip from Springfield to Chicago generates an estimated 31.062974999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Springfield to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5828 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Springfield to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Springfield to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Springfield to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Springfield to Chicago from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on July 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	1d	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	20h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Springfield Union Station	22h 25m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 9h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 7h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:40pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 6h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 3h	6:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on July 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	1d	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	20h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:10am	Springfield Union Station	1d 3h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:10am	Springfield Union Station	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Springfield Union Station	22h 25m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 9h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 7h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on July 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	1d	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	20h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:10am	Springfield Union Station	1d 3h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:10am	Springfield Union Station	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Springfield Union Station	22h 25m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 9h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 7h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Chicago on July 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	1d	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	2:20pm	Springfield Union Station	20h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:10am	Springfield Union Station	1d 3h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:10am	Springfield Union Station	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	9:50am	Springfield Union Station	1d 4h	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Springfield Union Station	22h 25m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 9h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Springfield Union Station	1d 7h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:35 AM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 19 hours 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

19h 46mAverage Duration

1243 kmDistance

113kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$104 - $547	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$161 - $1,888	Average Duration19h 46m	CO₂ emissions 113kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Springfield and Chicago?

Stops in Springfield

A
Bus Station
1776 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103
B
UMass
1500 Main St (outside the CVS pharmacy), Springfield, MA 01115

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,942 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,579 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4.1/55,834 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Springfield, MA to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Springfield to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Springfield to Chicago start from $104. The average price for this route is around $185. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Springfield to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Springfield to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1243 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Springfield to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Springfield to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Springfield to Chicago at 4:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Springfield to Chicago?
A bus trip from Springfield to Chicago generates an estimated 31.062974999999998 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Springfield to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5828 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Springfield to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Springfield to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Springfield to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06-30

$170

07-01

$184

Today

$188

07-03

$170

07-04

$170

07-05

$226

07-06

$155

07-07

$170

The cheapest trip from Springfield, MA to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 6, 2026 with a price of $155

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Springfield, MA to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $155 to $317 for a bus ticket from Springfield, MA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $155 which is on 2026-07-06.