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How to get fromIndianapolis to Springfieldby bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Springfield by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbusChicago
    2. Drive from Louisville, KY to Springfieldcar
    3h 40m
    $33–60

  2. Drive 171.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Springfieldcar171.1 mi
    3h 7m
    $32–46

  3. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeIND - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Springfieldcar
    6h 11m
    $91–517

  4. Bus, line 23 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    2. Take the bus from W Broadway @ S 11th to Fern Valley @ Shepherdsvillebus23
    3. Take the taxi from Fern Valley @ Shepherdsville to Springfieldtaxi
    5h 10m
    $164–217

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to exit 86 Pilot - GlendalebusIndianapolis
    2. Take the taxi from exit 86 Pilot - Glendale to Springfieldtaxi
    5h 42m
    $182–322

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeIND - LEX
    2. Take the taxi from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Springfieldtaxi
    6h 6m
    $282–1,022

Indianapolis (IND) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Springfield, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Springfield. However, you can take the bus to Louisville, KY then drive to Springfield. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Springfield in around 3h 7m.

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