There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)AUS - IND
4h 52m$163–394Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
26h 51m$136–346Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to St. LouisTexas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421
27h 31m$194–800Drive 1,065.4 mi
- Drive from Austin to Indianapolis1,065.4 mi
17h 24m$195–281
Austin to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $130 - $350 and takes 26h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $160 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from 115 7th/Colorado and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.
The distance between Austin and Indianapolis is 948 miles. The road distance is 1071.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 26h 51m and costs $130 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Austin to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Austin to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
The best way to get from Austin to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $160 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $350 and takes 26h 51m.
Austin to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 5:06 PM in Austin and 6:06 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 115 7th/Colorado to Indianapolis Union Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 51m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- 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 Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $25–90
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Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Indianapolis is 1072 miles. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Austin to Indianapolis.
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