How far is Indianapolis from Springfield?

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

Bus Indianapolis to Springfield from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		8:00pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 35m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	CheapestFastest
		4:45pm	Downtown Transit Center	12h 50m	4:35am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on November 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:10am	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 45m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	Cheapest
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	4h 30m	10:10am	Springfield Station	Fastest
	6:40am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	4h 30m	10:10am	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:30am	Indianapolis Bus Station	8h 50m	11:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	3:15am	Downtown Transit Center	11h 40m	1:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	10:50am	Greyhound Amtrak Station	10h 35m	8:25pm	Springfield Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:35pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	9h 45m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags
	9:30am	Downtown Transit Center	12h 50m	9:20pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:17 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Springfield

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Springfield. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

9h 45mAverage Duration

185 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$49 - $165	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$68 - $440	Average Duration12h 8m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL by bus

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

11/10

$71

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$71

11/13

$56

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$57

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11/17

$50

The cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $50

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 $50 to $137 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 $50 which is on 2025-11-17.

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.