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

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

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane IND - HOU
    5h 23m
    $154–854

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Marshall Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus bus
    22h 4m
    $236–494

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    25h
    $190–320

  4. Drive 1,006.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Houstoncar car 1,006.3 mi
    16h 58m
    $184–266

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane IND - IAH
    5h 40m
    $184–376

  6. Bus via Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    28h 13m
    $252–592

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    30h 15m
    $318–687

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    36h
    $363–857

Indianapolis to Houston by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Indianapolis (IND) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Downtown Houston via Nashville Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 25h.

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