What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Indiana?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Indiana is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Indiana?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Indiana is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $80 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Detroit and Indiana?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Detroit, MI and arriving at Indianapolis, IN. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Detroit and Indiana?

No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Detroit to Indiana?

The distance between Detroit and Indiana is 280 miles. The road distance is 277.6 miles.

How do I travel from Detroit to Indiana without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Indiana?

The bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Indiana bus from?

Detroit to Indiana bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.

Where do I catch the Detroit to Indiana train from?

Detroit to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.

Train, bus or fly from Detroit to Indiana?

The best way to get from Detroit to Indiana is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $280 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $430 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Detroit to Indiana bus arrive?

Detroit to Indiana bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.

Where does the Detroit to Indiana train arrive?

Detroit to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Detroit to Indiana?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Indiana is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Detroit to Indiana.

How do I get a train ticket from Detroit to Indiana?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Detroit to Indiana?

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Where can I stay near Indiana?

There are 875+ hotels available in Indiana.

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Indiana by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit / ...
5h 20m
$40–70
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
11h
$114–280
Drive 276 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Indianapoliscar 276 mi
4h 53m
$51–73
Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DTW - FWA
3h 19m
$82–427
Fly to Indianapolis
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
4h 15m
$424–1,304
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DTW - MDW
2. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h 54m
$142–477
Fly to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 11m
$88–615

Detroit to Indiana by bus

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Indiana, USA?

Barons Bus operates a bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN twice daily. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h.

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