There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Indianapolis
best- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SGF - IND
5h 23m$118–571Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 30m$72–143Drive 456.1 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Indianapoliscar 456.1 mi
7h 36m$84–121Fly to Purdue University Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane SGF - LAF
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
9h 36m$106–420
Springfield to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 23m 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 $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 23m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 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 2:33 AM in Springfield and 3:33 AM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American 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 Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Indianapolis is 459 miles. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Springfield to Indianapolis.
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