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Springfield to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 53 direct buses and trains a week from Springfield to Chicago. The fastest takes 3 hours 14 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:20 AM and the last at 7:24 PM.
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- Buses and trains a week
- 53
- Fastest trip
- 3h 14m
- First departure
- 1:20 AM
- Last departure
- 7:24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:20 AM | 5:10 AM | 3h 50m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Springfield Smtd Transfer Center to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 6:11 AM | 9:25 AM | 3h 14m | Daily | Springfield to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:22 AM | 11:40 AM | 3h 18m | Daily | Springfield to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:03 AM | 1:49 PM | 3h 46m | Daily | Springfield to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:50 AM | 4:05 PM | 4h 15m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Springfield Smtd Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 8:35 PM | 4h 10m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Springfield Smtd Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:46 PM | 8:00 PM | 3h 14m | Daily | Springfield to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 PM | 10:43 PM | 3h 19m | Daily | Springfield to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Springfield
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Springfield
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Springfield to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 14 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Springfield to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:24 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Springfield to Chicago?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Springfield?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Springfield Amtrak station and Springfield Smtd Transfer Center.