There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Indianapolis (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IND - ATL
3h 36m$85–305Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
11h 35m$60–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
28h 11m$269–621Drive 489.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Atlantacar 489.9 mi
9h 21m$90–130
Indianapolis to Atlanta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Atlanta is to bus which costs $60 - $170 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Peachtree Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Atlanta is 459 miles. The road distance is 492.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Indianapolis to Atlanta, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $85 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 11h 35m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 28h 11m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $90–170 and the journey takes 11h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Indianapolis to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- 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 Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Atlanta is 493 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Indianapolis to Atlanta.
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