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How to get fromBrainerd to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, car, bus or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Indianapolis (IND)planeBRD - IND
    4h 53m
    $90–423

  2. Bus via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    16h 23m
    $100–276

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Amtrak Stationtaxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    17h 52m
    $229–326

  4. Drive 711 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Indianapoliscar711 mi
    12h 1m
    $130–188

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)planeMSP - IND
    7h 10m
    $232–612

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
    17h 15m
    $92–253

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
    17h 53m
    $103–356

Brainerd to Indianapolis by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Indianapolis Union Station via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, Clinton-Blue, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 23m.

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