How to get from Indianapolis to Springfield
4 ways, 298 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 56m | $27–37 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 56m | $530–730 estimated |
| Bus | 7h 55m | $47–1,440 estimated |
| Fly | 11h 59m | $410–580 estimated |
Departures today
- 09:16 → 18:379h 21m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2514$496–1,440
- 13:16 → 21:368h 20m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2511$63–175
- 21:41 → 05:36 +1d7h 55m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2512$47–110
- 23:11 → 11:14 +1d12h 3m · 3 changesFlixBus-us FlixBus 2512$74–187
- 03:01 → 11:218h 20m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus N2640$64–175
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Springfield?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 56m door to door. The straight-line distance is 298 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Indianapolis to Springfield?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $27. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Indianapolis to Springfield?
- Buses take about 7h 55m and cost $47–1,440 depending on operator and seat type. 5 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Springfield?
- About 35 min in the air (IND → ATL), about 11h 59m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $410–580; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Springfield from Indianapolis by road?
- About 332 km, roughly 4h 56m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $27–37; tolls and parking are extra.