There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DEN - IND
5h 11m$112–562Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
24h 34m$137–347Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
25h 25m$117–350Drive 1,078.6 mi
- Drive from Denver to Indianapoliscar 1,078.6 mi
17h 24m$197–285
Denver to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $110 - $350 and takes 25h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 34m.
The distance between Denver and Indianapolis is 1018 miles. The road distance is 1084.9 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 24h 34m and costs $130 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Denver to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Denver to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $350 and takes 24h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $350 and takes 25h 25m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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 Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Denver to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 1:32 PM in Denver and 3:32 PM in Indianapolis.
Denver to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Indianapolis is 1085 miles. It takes approximately 17h 24m to drive from Denver to Indianapolis.
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