There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Springfield Station 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 StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
6h 33m$56–162Drive 205.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Springfield Station205.4 mi
3h 28m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
8h 55m$75–339Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)IND - SPI
5h 19m$95–498Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 52m$55–135Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Decatur Airport (DEC)IND - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield Station
6h 23m$167–492
Indianapolis to Springfield Station by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield Station is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Springfield Station. 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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Springfield Station. 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 Indianapolis and Springfield Station is 340 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield Station without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 33m and costs $55 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Indianapolis to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield Station is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $500 and takes 5h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Springfield Station, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Springfield via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) 4 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
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
- $40–230
- 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
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $35–110
- 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
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield Station is 1h ahead of Indianapolis. It is currently 11:13 AM in Indianapolis and 12:13 PM in Springfield Station.
Indianapolis to Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Springfield Station is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Indianapolis to Springfield Station.
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