How far is Springfield from Madison?

The distance separating Springfield and Madison is 227 miles (365 km).

Bus Springfield to Madison from $76 | Compare & Save up to 10%

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 4 at 1:20am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: July 4 at 1:05pm
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: North Lake St
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 11h 45m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 4 at 1:20am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: July 4 at 10:15am
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 55m
Departure time: July 4 at 1:20am
Departure city: Springfield
Departure location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Arrival time: July 4 at 10:15am
Destination city: Madison
Destination location: Dutch Mill Park & Ride
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 8h 55m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Madison.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $86	Average Duration8h 55m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$76 - $118	Average Duration8h 54m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to Madison

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madison. The journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

8h 55mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest ticket

9kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield to Madison: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$84

Average bus trip duration8h 55m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance225 miles (362 km)

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FlixBus

3.5/59,334 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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

3.5/587,074 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

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, New York Trailways

Springfield to Madison Bus

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The cheapest trip from Springfield to Madison was searched and found on Jul 4, 2025 with a price of $76

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Springfield to Madison, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $76 to $76 for a bus ticket from Springfield to Madison based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-07-04.

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Bus Travel Tips

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

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Springfield to Madison.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Springfield to Madison that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Springfield to Madison while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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 to Madison?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 55m	Avg Price$84	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 54m	Avg Price$91	Daily Departures7

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Bus Tickets from Springfield, IL to Madison, WI

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