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

today

$43

tomorrow

Friday

$53

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

$47

Tuesday

$43

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	7h 45m	11:05 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	5:50 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/9/2026 11:05:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Greyhound US	11h 55m	5:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	4:30 AM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$44	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/9/2026 5:35:00 PM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	5:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Springfield, IL	Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop	Economy	$58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/9/2026 5:20:00 AM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 35m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	1:50 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 3:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	9:35 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	12h 50m	4:40 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	4:30 AM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 4:40:00 PM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
Greyhound US	7h 45m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 0m	12:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/11/2026 12:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:35 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:15 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/10/2026 7:35:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Springfield, IL
  Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 9/10/2026 11:30:00 PM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 35m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	1:50 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/14/2026 3:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:30 PM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	9:35 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/14/2026 1:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Greyhound US	7h 45m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Greyhound US	10h 0m	12:35 PM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$47	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/14/2026 12:35:00 PM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	5:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/14/2026 5:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:35 PM
  
  Indianapolis
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:15 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/14/2026 7:35:00 PM to Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  St. Louis, MO
  Gateway Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Springfield, IL
  Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Gateway Station, St. Louis, MO (USA) at 9/14/2026 11:30:00 PM to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	11h 35m	3:15 AM	Indianapolis	Washington / Delaware	1:50 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Washington / Delaware, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/15/2026 3:15:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
Greyhound US	7h 45m	5:00 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	11:45 AM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/15/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Greyhound US	9h 30m	5:20 AM	Indianapolis	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Springfield, IL	Bus Stop	Economy	$43	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Indianapolis (USA) at 9/15/2026 5:20:00 AM to Bus Stop, Springfield, IL (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL is $40 on 9/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Indianapolis and Springfield, IL

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Indianapolis and Springfield, IL.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Indianapolis and Springfield, IL, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	6h 45m
Earliest Bus	5:20 AM
Latest Bus	5:20 AM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	185.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Indianapolis for Springfield, IL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$43

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$53

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$47

Tuesday 09/15

$43

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$47

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$44

Tuesday 09/22

$44

Wednesday 09/23

$49

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$51

Saturday 09/26

$46

Sunday 09/27

$46

Monday 09/28

$40

Tuesday 09/29

$44

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$44

Friday 10/02

$45

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL

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

With a price starting from $40, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $45.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL, with $40. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $44.

How to save money travelling from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL

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 Indianapolis to Springfield, IL 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 Indianapolis to Springfield, IL, 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 Indianapolis to Springfield, IL are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Indianapolis and Springfield, IL

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

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

Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Bus Stop

Springfield SMTD Transfer Center Springfield SMTD Transfer Center

5th & Laurel/Myrtle Bus Stop

Bus Stop

N Dirksen Pkwy 2815

MGM Casino (E) Bus Station

Founders Hall

Eliza Farnham Dr. 4800

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

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

FAQs about the Indianapolis to Springfield, IL bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 10h 35m to reach Springfield, IL. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Springfield, IL.

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

Every day, the Indianapolis to Springfield, IL bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 6h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Springfield, IL from Indianapolis starts at 5:20 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 Indianapolis to Springfield, IL?

The latest bus trip departing from Indianapolis for Springfield, IL starts at 5:20 AM. 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 Indianapolis Springfield, IL route?

When traveling by bus from Indianapolis to Springfield, IL, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and 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 Indianapolis and Springfield, IL?

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

What can I take with me on the Indianapolis to Springfield, IL 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 Indianapolis Springfield, IL 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 Indianapolis Springfield, IL 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 Indianapolis to Springfield, IL on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Indianapolis and to Springfield, IL

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