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How to get fromSpringfield to Indianapolisby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus via Champaign

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    4h 35m

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    4h 40m
    $32–62

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    9h 8m
    $120–251

  4. Drive 203.5 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Indianapoliscar car 203.5 mi
    3h 32m
    $38–54

  5. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SPI - IND
    5h 39m
    $86–459

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DEC - IND
    6h 19m
    $92–469

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Indianapolis via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Champaign in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 8m.

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