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There are 11 ways to get from California to Indiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    6h 22m
    $144–657

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 1m
    $108–440

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    45h 55m
    $375–559

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    45h 57m
    $1,186–1,821

  5. Drive  2,049.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Indianapoliscar car 2,049.2 mi
    32h 47m
    $374–541

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    6h 39m
    $170–345

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 58m
    $122–518

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 15m
    $158–628

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 28m
    $158–388

  10. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 23m
    $162–300

  11. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 21m
    $136–570

California to Indiana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,797.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between California, USA and Indiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 55m.

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