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How to get fromSpringfield to Columbusby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Columbus by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 25m

  2. Drive 248.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Columbuscar car 248.9 mi
    4h 18m
    $46–66

  3. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SPI - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $204–607

  4. Bus, taxi via Greenwood

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Mall to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $114–160

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SPI - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Columbuscar car
    7h 45m
    $113–529

  6. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Indianapolis, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DEC - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Columbustaxi taxi
    6h 17m
    $210–618

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Columbus, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Columbus. However, you can take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign, take the bus to Indianapolis, then take the taxi to Columbus. Alternatively, you can drive from Springfield to Columbus in around 4h 18m.

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