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How to get fromIndianapolis to Brainerdby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Brainerd by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)planeIND - BRD
    6h 30m
    $94–433

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
    16h 45m
    $97–249

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
    17h 39m
    $121–348

  4. Drive 710.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Brainerdcar710.9 mi
    11h 59m
    $130–188

  5. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)planeIND - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    8h
    $232–612

  6. Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)planeIND - BJI
    2. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus
    11h 51m
    $105–510

  7. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi
    17h 44m
    $164–333

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
    4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
    19h 30m
    $175–266

Indianapolis to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Brainerd via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 16h 45m.

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