How far is Indianapolis from Springfield?

Indianapolis and Springfield are 185 miles (299 km) apart.

Indianapolis to Springfield from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 40m	9:15pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	7:25pm	Downtown Transit Center	10h 10m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 5m	11:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on August 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 40m	9:15pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 5m	11:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on August 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 5m	11:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on August 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:00pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 5m	11:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on August 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	CheapestFastest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 5m	11:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 58m	5:08pm	Springfield Station	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on August 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 5m	11:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	6h 43m	12:53pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:15am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Springfield.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $112	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$64 - $148	Average Duration12h 8m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Springfield

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

9h 40mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest ticket

7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61

Average bus trip duration9h 40m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure3:15am

Distance185 miles (297 km)

Latest bus departure8:00pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,215 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,418 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,199 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Indianapolis to Springfield Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Indianapolis to Springfield.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Indianapolis to Springfield.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Indianapolis to Springfield, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Indianapolis - Springfield, IL

How far is Indianapolis from Springfield?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/22

$70

08/23

$65

Today

$70

08/25

$63

08/26

$53

08/27

$53

08/28

$56

08/29

$70

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $210 for a bus ticket from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-08-27.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Indianapolis to Springfield that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 40m	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures9
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time12h 8m	Avg Price$92	Daily Departures2

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