There are 7 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
9h 4m$77–137Drive 192.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield192.1 mi
4h 25m$36–51Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
11h 19m$89–455Shuttle, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)IND - SPI
6h 24m$118–547Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2515 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
9h 49m$79–446Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Evansville, IN
- Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
10h 47m$96–183Shuttle, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Decatur Airport (DEC)IND - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
7h 28m$189–530
Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Bloomington, IN and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Indiana University Bloomington and Springfield is 393 miles. The road distance is 193.2 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 9h 4m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield, including transfers.
Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Bloomington, IN station.
Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield is 193 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield.
There are 49+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Indiana University Bloomington to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Bloomington, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 4m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Evansville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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