There are 5 ways to get from Colorado to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 from Denver
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DEN - IND
5h 33m$166–370Fly from Colorado Springs Airport
cheapest- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane COS - IND
7h 48m$136–706Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
25h 47m$297–707Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
25h 48m$188–294Drive 1,078.3 mi
- Drive from Denver to Indianapoliscar 1,078.3 mi
17h 18m$197–285
Colorado to Indianapolis by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colorado to Indianapolis is to fly which costs $160 - $370 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Colorado to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Colorado to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center Loop and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Colorado to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.
The distance between Colorado and Indianapolis is 1025 miles. The road distance is 1084.6 miles.
The best way to get from Colorado to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 25h 47m and costs $290 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Colorado to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Colorado to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Colorado to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Colorado to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $750 and takes 25h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 25h 48m.
What companies run services between Colorado, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Civic Center Loop to Indianapolis via 16th Street & Wewatta St, Denver, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Indianapolis via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Colorado to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Colorado. It is currently 5:20 AM in Colorado and 7:20 AM in Indianapolis.
Colorado to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colorado to Indianapolis is 1085 miles. It takes approximately 17h 18m to drive from Colorado to Indianapolis.
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