There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Indiana by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, 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- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
4h 45m$55–97Drive 203.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Indianapolis203.5 mi
3h 30m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
9h 8m$56–137Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
3h 23m$53–260Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
5h 7m$48–107Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
4h$156–381
Springfield to Indiana by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Indiana is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs $50 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Springfield and Indiana is 205 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Springfield to Indiana, including transfers.
Springfield to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Indiana is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Champaign in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 8m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 7:33 PM in Springfield and 8:33 PM in Indiana.
Springfield to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Indiana is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Springfield to Indiana.
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