What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Springfield to Indianapolis?

The distance between Springfield and Indianapolis is 205 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Springfield to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Indianapolis bus from?

Springfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Indianapolis train from?

Springfield to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.

Train, bus or fly from Springfield to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $700 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Springfield to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Springfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.

What is the time difference between Springfield and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 10:08 AM in Springfield and 11:08 AM in Indianapolis.

Where does the Springfield to Indianapolis train arrive?

Springfield to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Indianapolis is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Springfield to Indianapolis.

How do I get a train ticket from Springfield to Indianapolis?

Book your Springfield to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Springfield to Indianapolis?

Book your Springfield to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Springfield to Indianapolis - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
4h 45m
$30–58
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
9h 8m
$100–228
Drive 203.5 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Indianapoliscar 203.5 mi
3h 32m
$38–54
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SPI - IND
4h 38m
$111–669
Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DEC - IND
4h 59m
$179–540

Springfield to Indianapolis by bus

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 204 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Indianapolis Union Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 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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