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

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Metropolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via St. Louis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 43m
    $90–206
  2. Drive 271.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Metropoliscar car 271.4 mi
    5h 15m
    $50–72
  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane IND - PAH
    6h 6m
    $142–742
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    9h 8m
    $94–221
  5. Bus #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    9h 8m
    $99–206
  6. Bus #3

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 13m
    $105–224

Indianapolis (IND) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Metropolis, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Metropolis via St Louis Bus Station and Paducah Bus Station in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Corporate Flight Management Inc fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) 3 times a day.

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