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Pros: Umm... it was good, i was travelling with my friend so it was enjoying. Cons: There was no wifi, it was connecting to the device but its not actually working. And also charging portables are not working.
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There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Springfield to Chicago. Traveling by coach from Springfield to Chicago usually takes around 14 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Greyhound coach can make the trip in 10 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 441 mi (711 km) |
| Shortest duration | 10h 40m |
| Cheapest price | £46.09 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 2 |

Average score for coaches from Springfield to Chicago
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: Umm... it was good, i was travelling with my friend so it was enjoying. Cons: There was no wifi, it was connecting to the device but its not actually working. And also charging portables are not working.
Bus tickets for a trip from Springfield to Chicago cost £68.06 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Over the next four weeks, the average price of bus tickets from Springfield to Chicago is expected to be between £62 and £107. The cheapest day to travel in the next month is 6 November 2025, when tickets are available for 6 November 2025. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next week start at just £62.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 13 days in advance to save £42.17 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Springfield to Chicago that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 3 | 14h 23m | £76.08 |
| Jefferson Lines | 1 | 14h 15m | £136.92 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 3 bus trips from Springfield to Chicago every day, with the average journey taking around 14 hours and 23 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Chicago usually start from £46.
Book Jefferson Lines from Springfield to Chicago from £136. There are 1 Jefferson Lines schedules from Springfield to Chicago and you can expect on average to pay for a Jefferson Lines ticket to Chicago. In Springfield, Jefferson Lines departs to Chicago from 211 N Main Ave and no other station. In Chicago, Jefferson Lines arrives at Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St and no other station.
An average trip on Jefferson Lines from Springfield to Chicago takes 14 hours and 15 minutes , while the fastest available Jefferson Lines trip will get you to Chicago in 10 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Jefferson Lines offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Chicago.
The coach takes an average of 14 hours and 22 minutes to cover the 441 miles from Springfield to Chicago. However, the fastest coach only takes 10 hours and 40 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Springfield to Chicago for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go."
The first coach leaves at 02:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Springfield to Chicago, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.



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Springfield has two coach stations with service to Chicago.
Springfield (Arna's Food Mart), MO
211 N Main Ave

Image credit: Jeramey Jannene
Link to image attributionCoaches arrive in Chicago at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St
Dan Ryan Bus Station
Chicago Train Station Bus Stop

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