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How to get fromDetroit to Indianaby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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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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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 15
    5h 20m
    $45–75

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    11h
    $254–407

  3. Drive  276 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Indianapoliscar car 276 mi
    4h 53m
    $51–73

  4. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DTW - FWA
    3h 17m
    $92–477

  5. Fly to Indianapolis

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    4h 17m
    $424–1,304

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4h 56m
    $77–487

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 12m
    $68–455

Detroit to Indiana by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Barons Bus operates a bus from Detroit to Indianapolis once 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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