There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ATL - IND
3h 47m$84–304Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
11h 55m$60–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
27h 48m$268–624Drive 493.3 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Indianapoliscar 493.3 mi
9h 14m$90–130
Atlanta to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $60 - $170 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $80 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Atlanta Bus Station station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.
The distance between Atlanta and Indianapolis is 458 miles. The road distance is 496.2 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Atlanta to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Atlanta to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $80 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 27h 48m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–170 and the journey takes 11h 55m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Atlanta to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Indianapolis is 496 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Atlanta to Indianapolis.
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