There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Springfield by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
6h 33m$54–153Drive 205.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Springfieldcar 205.4 mi
3h 27m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 55m$66–516Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
4h 4m$69–350Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 40m$53–122Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
4h 49m$155–403
Indiana to Springfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Indiana and Springfield is 340 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 33m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Indiana to Springfield, including transfers.
Indiana to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Springfield is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $65 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- 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
- $30–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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
- $35–100
- 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
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 10:14 PM in Indiana and 9:14 PM in Springfield.
Indiana to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Springfield is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Indiana to Springfield.
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