Bus Tickets from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL

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Next departures for Indianapolis to Springfield on September 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILCheapest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Springfield StationFastest
Amtrak
Greyhound Amtrak Station
Springfield StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Indianapolis Bus Station
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILNo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Transit Center
Springfield (Shaners Tire), ILNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Springfield.

Bus
Average Price$46 - $177Average Duration9h 45m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$64 - $138Average Duration12h 8m
27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud 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 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
9h 45mAverage Duration
$46Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Indianapolis to Springfield, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$60
Average bus trip duration9h 45m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:15am
Distance185 miles (297 km)
Latest bus departure8:00pm

Indianapolis to Springfield Bus

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

Best price found
09/22
$57
09/23
$68
Today
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09/25
$43
09/26
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09/27
$61
09/28
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL was searched and found on Sep 25, 2025 with a price of $43

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 $43 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 $43 which is on 2025-09-25.

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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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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Indianapolis by bus?

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You can also go to Springfield, IL by train

Train from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL

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