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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 7 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)plane plane IND - BRD
    6h 19m
    $94–453

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    16h 45m
    $98–273

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    17h 39m
    $118–531

  4. Drive 710.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Brainerdcar car 710.9 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)plane plane IND - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    7h 58m
    $352–712

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Brainerdtaxi taxi
    17h 44m
    $221–566

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    19h 30m
    $176–271

Indianapolis to Brainerd by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Brainerd, MN, USA?

Delta flies from Indianapolis (IND) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Brainerd via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 16h 45m.

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