There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Indianapolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Dallas
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DAL - IND
4h 34m$93–468Train, bus
- Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
21h 17m$122–257Bus via St. Louis (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
22h 30m$108–238Drive 870.2 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Indianapoliscar 870.2 mi
14h 29m$159–230Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DFW - IND
5h 32m$125–465Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
25h 22m$191–366
Dallas to Indianapolis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Indianapolis is to bus via St. Louis which costs $100 - $240 and takes 22h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Southwest Medical District/Parkland and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Dallas Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
The distance between Dallas and Indianapolis is 780 miles. The road distance is 875.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 17m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Dallas to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Dallas to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via St. Louis, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 22h 30m.
Dallas to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 3:54 AM in Dallas and 4:54 AM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Dallas (DAL) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwest Medical District/Parkland to Indianapolis Union Station via Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 22h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Indianapolis is 875 miles. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Dallas to Indianapolis.
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