Bus Tickets from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

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Next departures for Springfield to Indianapolis on October 10
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Indianapolis Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Indianapolis Bus StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Indianapolis Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Downtown Transit CenterNo tags
FlixBus
Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL
Downtown Transit CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Indianapolis

Bus
Average PriceUS$35 - US$159Average Duration9h
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$67 - US$116Average Duration12h 46m
27kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Springfield to Indianapolis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 9 hours, and with fares starting at just US$35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
9hAverage Duration
US$35Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Springfield, IL to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$45
Average Bus Trip Duration9h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance297 km
Latest bus departure9:25pm

Springfield to Indianapolis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Springfield, IL - Indianapolis

  1. What is the travel distance from Springfield to Indianapolis?

    It's about 299 km (185 miles) from Springfield to Indianapolis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
10-03
US$104
10-04
US$43
Today
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10-06
US$60
10-07
US$77
10-08
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10-09
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10-10
US$66
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of US$43

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

You can expect to pay from US$43 to US$118 for a bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$60 which is on 2025-10-06.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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 Springfield, IL to Indianapolis?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Springfield, IL by bus?

Bus from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL

You can also go to Indianapolis by train

Train from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

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