There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Detroit by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
5h 45m$27–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
11h 20m$147–319Drive 276.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Detroitcar 276.2 mi
4h 51m$51–73Fly from Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
4h 22m$424–1,304Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FWA - DTW
5h 56m$84–428
Indianapolis to Detroit by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit is to bus which costs $27 - $70 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $420 - $1,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Detroit is 280 miles. The road distance is 277.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $27 - $70.
The bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station takes 5h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Indianapolis to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Detroit is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $27 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 11h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $1,300 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Barons Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Detroit bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Detroit train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Detroit is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Indianapolis to Detroit.
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