What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis 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.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Springfield?

The distance between Indianapolis and Springfield is 205 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Springfield without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Springfield?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Indianapolis to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Springfield bus from?

Indianapolis to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Springfield train from?

Indianapolis to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Indianapolis to Springfield?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Springfield bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Springfield?

Springfield is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 2:02 PM in Indianapolis and 1:02 PM in Springfield.

Where does the Indianapolis to Springfield train arrive?

Indianapolis to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Springfield is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Indianapolis to Springfield.

How do I get a train ticket from Indianapolis to Springfield?

Book your Indianapolis to Springfield train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Springfield?

Book your Indianapolis to Springfield bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 96+ hotels available in Springfield.

Indianapolis to Springfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
4h 40m
$30–55
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
8h 55m
$103–224
Drive 205.4 mi
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Springfieldcar 205.4 mi
3h 29m
$38–55
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane IND - SPI
5h 25m
$71–379
Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane IND - DEC
2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
6h 12m
$162–502

Indianapolis to Springfield by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 40mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m.

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