Bus Springfield, IL to Indianapolis: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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tomorrow

$51

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Wednesday

$55

Thursday

$55

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Saturday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 50m	4:40 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	2:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/20/2026 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 30m	1:20 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	11:50 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/20/2026 1:20:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	10h 25m	11:50 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/20/2026 11:50:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	8h 50m	9:35 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	7:25 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/20/2026 9:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	8h 25m	1:20 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/20/2026 1:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 50m	4:40 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	2:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/22/2026 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 30m	1:20 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	11:50 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/22/2026 1:20:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	10h 25m	11:50 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	11:15 PM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:50:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	8h 25m	1:20 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/22/2026 1:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 50m	9:35 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	7:25 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/22/2026 9:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 15m	11:50 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	12:05 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/23/2026 11:50:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
FlixBus	8h 50m	4:40 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	2:30 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/23/2026 4:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	8h 50m	9:35 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	7:25 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/23/2026 9:35:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	9h 30m	1:20 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	11:50 AM	Indianapolis	Downtown Transit Center	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/23/2026 1:20:00 AM to Downtown Transit Center, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	8h 25m	1:20 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	10:45 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) at 7/23/2026 1:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis is $47 on 8/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Springfield, IL and Indianapolis

See here how frequent the connections between Springfield, IL and Indianapolis are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Springfield, IL and Indianapolis.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 15 buses from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Springfield, IL and Indianapolis, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis in one click! Book your bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis starting from $47!

Cheapest Bus	$47
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Bus	1:20 AM
Latest Bus	9:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	185.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Springfield, IL for Indianapolis: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

$51

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$55

Thursday 07/23

$59

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$58

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$56

Wednesday 07/29

$54

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$53

Saturday 08/01

$51

Sunday 08/02

$59

Monday 08/03

$47

Tuesday 08/04

$47

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$53

Friday 08/07

$53

Saturday 08/08

$50

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$55

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $47, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $54.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis, with $47. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $57.

How to save money travelling from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Springfield, IL and Indianapolis

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Springfield, IL and Indianapolis.

Bus Stop

N Dirksen Pkwy 2815

Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop

Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Springfield SMTD Transfer Center

5th & Laurel/Myrtle Bus Stop

MGM Casino (E) Bus Station

Founders Hall

Eliza Farnham Dr. 4800

Mile Square

Monument Circle 2250

Washington / Delaware

E Washington St between N Delaware St and N Alabama St

Central Bus Station

Greyhound Bus Station

S Illinois St 350

S Keystone Avenue

S Keystone Avenue 3649

Service and Comfort on the bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis? Or which bus companies serve the route Springfield, IL to Indianapolis? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Springfield, IL to Indianapolis bus

How much does a Springfield, IL Indianapolis bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $47 and takes 9h 50m to reach Indianapolis. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $47 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Indianapolis.

On average, how many connections are available from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis each day?

Every day, the Springfield, IL to Indianapolis bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis take?

The fastest bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis is offered by FlixBus and takes 9h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis?

The earliest bus arriving in Indianapolis from Springfield, IL starts at 1:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis?

The latest bus trip departing from Springfield, IL for Indianapolis starts at 9:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Springfield, IL Indianapolis route?

When traveling by bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield, IL and Indianapolis?

You can check all the direct connections between Springfield, IL and Indianapolis by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Springfield, IL to Indianapolis bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Springfield, IL Indianapolis bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Springfield, IL Indianapolis bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Springfield, IL to Indianapolis on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Springfield, IL to Indianapolis

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Springfield, IL and to Indianapolis

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Springfield, IL and to Indianapolis. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!