IL → IL · about 177 miles
Chicago to Springfield bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 53 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Springfield. The fastest takes 2 hours 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 7:10 PM.
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- Buses and trains a week
- 53
- Fastest trip
- 2h 55m
- First departure
- 12:15 AM
- Last departure
- 7:10 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 4:30 AM | 4h 15m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Springfield Smtd Transfer Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:15 AM | 10:10 AM | 2h 55m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Springfield | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:45 AM | 1:50 PM | 4h 05m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Springfield Smtd Transfer Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 3h 03m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Springfield | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 5:26 PM | 3h 16m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Springfield | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 9:35 PM | 4h 30m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Springfield Smtd Transfer Center | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 8:25 PM | 3h 05m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Springfield | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:10 PM | 10:16 PM | 3h 06m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Springfield | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Springfield The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Springfield
Return trip: Springfield to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Springfield?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Springfield?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:10 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Springfield?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Springfield leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.