What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Springfield?

The distance between Philadelphia and Springfield is around 1236 km (767 miles).

Philadelphia to Springfield from US$163 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: October 29 at 11:15pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
Arrival time: October 31 at 11:35am
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 13h
Departure time: October 29 at 7:05pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Cherry Hill Mall
Arrival time: October 31 at 4:35am
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h
Departure time: October 29 at 6:30pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Arrival time: October 31 at 4:35am
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
Departure time: October 29 at 12:42pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 30th Street Station
Arrival time: October 30 at 10:16pm
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 10h
Departure time: October 29 at 12:42pm
Departure city: Philadelphia
Departure location: 30th Street Station
Arrival time: October 30 at 5:08pm
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield Station
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Springfield

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$163 - US$274	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$132 - US$425	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 112kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

US$163Cheapest ticket

31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Philadelphia, PA to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$178

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure3:10am

Distance1236 km

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,178 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,193 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Philadelphia to Springfield Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Springfield, IL

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Springfield?
The distance between Philadelphia and Springfield is around 1236 km (767 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Philadelphia and Springfield!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Springfield, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Philadelphia to Springfield.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Springfield, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 5h	Avg PriceUS$178	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1d 9h	Avg PriceUS$275	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to Philadelphia, PA by bus?

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