There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
7h 10m$51–91Drive 203.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to Indianapoliscar 203.5 mi
3h 32m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
9h 8m$51–141Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SPI - IND
4h 53m$71–379Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
7h 13m$50–119Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DEC - IND
6h 3m$174–500
Springfield to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
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 St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
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.
The distance between Springfield and Indianapolis is 341 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Springfield to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Springfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $50 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 9h 8m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $380 and takes 4h 53m.
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 St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
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
- $21–80
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 4:26 PM in Springfield and 5:26 PM in Indianapolis.
Springfield to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Indianapolis is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Springfield to Indianapolis.
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