There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Indianapolis (IND)SGF - IND
5h 40m$113–571Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421
9h 30m$68–192Drive 456.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Indianapolis456.1 mi
7h 32m$84–121Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
11h 40m$98–242
Springfield to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $65 - $200 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
The distance between Springfield and Indianapolis is 445 miles. The road distance is 458.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $65 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Springfield to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Springfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $200 and takes 9h 30m.
Springfield to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 3:36 PM in Springfield and 4:36 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Indianapolis is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Springfield to Indianapolis.
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