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How to get fromIndianapolis to Banffby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Indianapolis, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeIND - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 55m
    $231–811

  2. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeLAF - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    13h 52m
    $226–731

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
    4. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus
    6. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    2d 19h
    $591–1,143

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    2d 20h
    $500–2,368

  5. Drive 2,973.2 km

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Banffcar2,973.2 km
    31h 47m
    $579–837

  6. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeFWA - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    12h 54m
    $245–812

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeORD - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    12h 29m
    $253–1,174

  8. Bus to Covington, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeCVG - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    13h 55m
    $315–1,180

  9. Train, bus via Jasper

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    4. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
    5. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    3d 8h
    $535–2,478

Indianapolis to Banff by bus and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$591Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Banff, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Banff. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary Airport, then take the bus to HI Banff Alpine Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Banff, AB via Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Spokane, Spokane, Everett Station, Everett, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 19h.

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