There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Indiana by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JST - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 8m$75–306Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640
11h 55m$60–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640
11h 4m$65–94Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
19h 29m$120–194Drive 451.1 mi
- Drive from Altoona to Indianapoliscar 451.1 mi
8h 10m$83–119Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SCE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 17m$92–342Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
9h$104–483Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIT - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
9h 26m$144–373
Altoona to Indiana by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Indiana is to bus which costs $60 - $95 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Indiana is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $75 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Altoona station to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Altoona Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
The distance between Altoona and Indiana is 579 miles. The road distance is 453.7 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Indiana without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 4m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Altoona to Indiana, including transfers.
Altoona to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.
Altoona to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Altoona Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Indiana is to train which takes 19h 29m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 11h 55m.
What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Altoona to Indiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Altoona to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Indiana is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Altoona to Indiana.
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