What is the travel distance from Springfield to Indianapolis?

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

Bus Springfield to Indianapolis from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Springfield to Indianapolis on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	9h	7:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:55pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	9h 40m	4:35am	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Next departures for Springfield to Indianapolis on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	9h	7:25am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 35m	10:55am	Indianapolis Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:40am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	8h 50m	2:30pm	Indianapolis Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:20am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	10h 40m	1:00pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Springfield (Shaners Tire), IL	10h 55m	11:20pm	Downtown Transit Center	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 2:34 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Springfield to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

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 $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9hAverage Duration

298 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $208	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$97 - $600	Average Duration12h 46m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,424 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

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

11-22

$123

11-23

$123

Today

$116

11-25

$103

11-26

$110

11-27

$83

11-28

No data

11-29

$103

The cheapest trip from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $83

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 $83 to $178 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 $83 which is on 2025-11-27.