There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Journal Square by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IND - EWR
4h 40m$116–280Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IND - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain
5h 11m$84–374Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421
18h 35m$115–209Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
22h 8m$299–597Drive 697.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Journal Squarecar 697.5 mi
12h 20m$128–184Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IND - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway
- Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain
5h 6m$118–608Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IND - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
6h$146–998Bus via Indianapolis (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
18h 47m$114–192
Indianapolis to Journal Square by bus, train, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Journal Square is to bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Journal Square is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $110 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Journal Square Transportation Center via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Journal Square via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Journal Square is 674 miles. The road distance is 701.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Journal Square without a car is to bus which takes 18h 35m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Indianapolis to Journal Square, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Journal Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Journal Square train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Journal Square is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 18h 35m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 22h 8m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Journal Square, NJ, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–210 and the journey takes 18h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Indianapolis to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Indianapolis to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- (973) 961-6000
- Website
- panynj.gov
Train from 33rd Street to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $3
Train from 33rd Street to Journal Square
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.panynj.gov/path/en/index.html
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Journal Square bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Indianapolis to Journal Square train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Journal Square is 702 miles. It takes approximately 12h 20m to drive from Indianapolis to Journal Square.
There are 4008+ hotels available in Journal Square.




















