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How to get fromBaton Rouge to Indianapolisby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Indianapolis (IND)planeBTR - IND
    7h 43m
    $92–482

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    21h 50m
    $163–355

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0421
    22h 20m
    $109–247

  4. Drive 798.1 mi

    1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Indianapoliscar798.1 mi
    14h 52m
    $146–211

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Indianapolis (IND)planeLFT - IND
    7h 50m
    $122–515

  6. Bus to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND)planeMSY - IND
    9h 4m
    $171–449

  7. Bus via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    24h 30m
    $139–302

Baton Rouge to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Baton Rouge, LA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 20m.

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