What is the distance between Grand Rapids and Springfield?

Grand Rapids and Springfield are 300 miles (484 km) apart.

Bus Grand Rapids to Springfield from $66 | Compare & Save up to 58%

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One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 1 at 2:20pm
Departure city: Grand Rapids
Departure location: Grand Rapids (Downtown)
Arrival time: August 2 at 1:55pm
Destination city: Springfield
Destination location: Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d

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Compare 2 ways to go from Grand Rapids to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$128 - $155	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$66 - $126	Average Duration12h 8m	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Grand Rapids to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 12 hours 8 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 8mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest ticket

44kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Grand Rapids, MI, US to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129

Average bus trip duration1d

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure2:20pm

Distance300 miles (483 km)

Latest bus departure2:45pm

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FlixBus

3.5/59,774 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

3.5/587,139 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, Wanda Coach

Grand Rapids to Springfield Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Grand Rapids to Springfield.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 Grand Rapids to Springfield.

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 Grand Rapids to Springfield that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

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