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How to get fromIndianapolis to Springfieldby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US1210
    9h 5m
    $83–123

  2. Drive  457.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Springfieldcar car 457.1 mi
    7h 36m
    $84–121

  3. Fly from Indianapolis

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane IND - SGF
    6h 15m
    $98–482

  4. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane LAF - SGF
    7h 43m
    $124–455

  5. Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    7h 57m
    $95–361

Indianapolis to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.

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