There are 5 ways to get from Muncie to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfield
8h 53m$75–142Drive 247.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muncie to Springfield247.6 mi
4h 36m$46–66Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
11h 15m$87–177Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)IND - SPI
7h 25m$120–603Bus
- Take the bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
9h 15m$74–118
Muncie to Springfield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muncie to Springfield is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Muncie to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Muncie to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Muncie, IN and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Muncie and Springfield is 400 miles. The road distance is 249.1 miles.
The best way to get from Muncie to Springfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 53m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Muncie to Springfield, including transfers.
Muncie to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Muncie, IN station.
Muncie to Springfield bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Muncie. It is currently 7:36 AM in Muncie and 6:36 AM in Springfield.
Yes, the driving distance between Muncie to Springfield is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Muncie to Springfield.
What companies run services between Muncie, IN, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Muncie, IN to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
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
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- 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
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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
- $35–60
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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