What is the distance between Cleveland and Springfield?

The distance between the two cities is 433 miles (698 km).

Bus Cleveland to Springfield from $161 | Refundable Tickets

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One passenger / one way

Departure time: August 26 at 4:25am
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: August 26 at 11:00pm
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 35m
Departure time: August 26 at 6:05pm
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: August 27 at 10:10am
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 5m
Departure time: December 9 at 4:35am
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: December 9 at 11:10pm
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 35m
Departure time: December 9 at 5:20pm
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: December 10 at 9:55am
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 35m
Departure time: January 12 at 4:35am
Departure city: Cleveland
Departure location: Cleveland Bus Station
Arrival time: January 12 at 11:10pm
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
FlixBus + Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 19h 35m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cleveland to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$161 - $164	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$190 - $208	Average Duration18h 26m	CO₂ emissions 63kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cleveland to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 12 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $161, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

12h 15mAverage Duration

$161Cheapest ticket

17kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cleveland, OH, US to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$161

Average bus trip duration12h 15m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure8:00am

Distance433 miles (697 km)

Latest bus departure5:20pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,296 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

3.5/587,213 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

Cleveland to Springfield Bus

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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cleveland to Springfield but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cleveland to Springfield, 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 Cleveland to Springfield.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cleveland to Springfield 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 word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Cleveland, OH, US to Springfield, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 15m	Avg Price$161	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time18h 26m	Avg Price$198	Daily Departures3

You can also go to Springfield, IL by train

Train from Cleveland, OH, US to Springfield, IL

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