The cheapest and fastest buses from Washington, DC to Springfield, IL
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1088 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Springfield, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Springfield, IL will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
Of the 1 buses that leave Washington, DC for Springfield, IL on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 1088 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Springfield, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Springfield, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €86. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, and a train costs an average of €160.
Distance: 676 miles (1088 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€150 Average price Cheapest | €200 Average price |
26h 43m Average total duration 26h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 21m Average total duration Fastest 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Washington, DC to Springfield, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Springfield, IL buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Washington, DC | 31h40 | 1:40 PM Springfield, IL | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Washington, DC to Springfield, IL
Distance 676 miles (1088 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€86) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 25h 15m |
First bus 01:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Greyhound from Washington, DC to Springfield, ILYou can travel by bus between Washington, DC to Springfield, IL with Greyhound for as low as $105 (€86). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Washington, DC to Springfield, IL

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Washington, DC to Springfield, IL
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Shake Shack (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 96, 97, D6 Metro: Red Train: Amtrak, MARC, VRE
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