There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Springfield by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
4h 54m$71–333Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
9h 5m$69–211Drive 457.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Springfieldcar 457.1 mi
7h 36m$84–121Fly Purdue University Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LAF - SGF
8h 37m$78–382Train to South Bend, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Take the train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane SBN - SGF
6h 52m$116–581Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN)plane ORD - TBN
- Drive from Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN) to Springfieldcar
6h 8m$101–497
Indiana to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Springfield is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Springfield is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Indiana and Springfield is 497 miles. The road distance is 459.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $65 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Indiana to Springfield, including transfers.
Indiana to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Springfield is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $390 and takes 8h 37m.
Indiana to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 12:15 PM in Indiana and 11:15 AM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- 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
Train from Gary Metro Center to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Springfield is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Indiana to Springfield.
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