There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus Greyhound US1210
9h 5m$84–130Drive 457.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Springfieldcar 457.1 mi
7h 36m$79–113Fly from Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane IND - SGF
6h 17m$98–482Bus to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane LAF - SGF
7h 43m$92–406Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane ORD - SGF
7h 59m$96–352
Indianapolis to Springfield by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $95 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Springfield CU Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Springfield is 473 miles. The road distance is 459.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Indianapolis to Springfield, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Springfield is to bus which takes 9h 5m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $490 and takes 6h 17m.
Indianapolis to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Springfield is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:54 PM in Indianapolis and 9:54 PM in Springfield.
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, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Springfield-Branson National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Springfield is 460 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Indianapolis to Springfield.
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