There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Memphis by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, 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
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Memphis (MEM)plane IND - MEM
6h 27m$98–603Bus via St. Louis
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
11h 14m$76–173Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Anna - Shell to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
10h 58m$192–400Drive 428.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Memphiscar 428.4 mi
8h 31m$79–113Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
11h 2m$81–126Bus #2
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus Indianapolis
11h 54m$119–239
Indianapolis to Memphis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Memphis is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Memphis is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Memphis. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Memphis is 412 miles. The road distance is 430.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Memphis without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 58m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Indianapolis to Memphis, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Memphis is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 2m.
Indianapolis to Memphis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Memphis is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:22 PM in Indianapolis and 9:22 PM in Memphis.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Memphis (MEM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to 3RD STREET at EXCHANGE AVENUE via Nashville Bus Station and Airways Transit Center in around 11h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Memphis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Anna - Shell to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
Bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $95–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $45–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Memphis is 431 miles. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Indianapolis to Memphis.
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