What is the distance between Springfield and Richmond?

Springfield and Richmond are 674 miles (1087 km) apart.

Bus Springfield to Richmond from $158 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: November 12 at 10:15am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: November 13 at 3:55pm
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: North Richmond (Mechanicsville Tpk Exxon)
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 4h
Departure time: November 12 at 10:15am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: November 14 at 8:10am
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Henrico
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 20h
Departure time: November 12 at 11:05pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: November 14 at 4:00am
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Richmond
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h
Departure time: November 12 at 11:05pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: November 14 at 9:35am
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h
Departure time: November 12 at 11:05pm
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: November 14 at 3:55pm
Destination city: Richmond
Destination location: North Richmond (Mechanicsville Tpk Exxon)
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 15h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Richmond.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$158 - $273	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$280 - $307	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 99kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to Richmond

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $158, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$158Cheapest ticket

27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$170

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses5

Earliest bus departure11:40am

Distance676 miles (1089 km)

Latest bus departure5:55pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,303 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,216 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Springfield to Richmond Bus

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Springfield, IL - Richmond, VA, US

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Springfield to Richmond.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Springfield to Richmond, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Springfield to Richmond.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Springfield to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Springfield, IL to Richmond, VA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$170	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$306	Daily Departures4

Will you be returning to Springfield, IL by bus?

Bus from Richmond, VA, US to Springfield, IL

You can also go to Richmond, VA, US by train

Train from Springfield, IL to Richmond, VA, US

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