The average train between Indianapolis and Washington DC takes 18h 43m and the fastest train takes 18h 41m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Indianapolis to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Indianapolis and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Indianapolis is at 12:15 AM which arrives into Washington DC at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 18h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
Indianapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Indianapolis and Washington DC is 790.2 km. The road distance is 1,159 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $200–450 and the journey takes 18h 29m.
