There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Interlochen by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC)plane IND - TVC
5h 31m$122–492Drive 369.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Interlochencar 369.4 mi
7h 18m$68–98Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
15h 29mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
16h 49m$228–369Train to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane LAF - TVC
7h 38m$147–465Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
15h 38m
Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Interlochen is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Interlochen is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Interlochen. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Interlochen is 384 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Interlochen without a car is to bus which takes 15h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Indianapolis to Interlochen, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Interlochen bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Interlochen is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $120 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 29m.
Indianapolis to Interlochen bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Interlochen is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Indianapolis to Interlochen.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Interlochen, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to J Maddy Pkwy at Riley Rd via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12 in around 15h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Traverse City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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