There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane IND - SPI
3h 36m$78–402Drive 205.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfieldcar 205.2 mi
3h 32m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
5h 55m$41–76Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Springfield205.2 mi
3h 32mFly to Decatur Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane IND - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
5h 26m$82–408
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Springfield is 185 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 5h 55m.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Springfield is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 12:43 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 11:43 PM in Springfield.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Springfield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.