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

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There are 6 ways to get from Baton Rouge to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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)plane plane BTR - IND
    7h 41m
    $122–613

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    22h
    $474–757

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    22h 40m
    $182–274

  4. Drive  802.1 mi

    1. Drive from Baton Rouge to Indianapoliscar car 802.1 mi
    14h 48m
    $133–192

  5. Bus to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus
    2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LFT - IND
    7h 42m
    $143–680

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

    1. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSY - IND
    8h 52m
    $147–778

Baton Rouge to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22hAverage Duration
Ticket$474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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 40m.

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