There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Minnesota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IND - MSP
3h 58m$295–706Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rochester (RST)plane IND - RST
6h 58m$63–422Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus FlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548
13h 50m$78–184Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 14m$99–250Drive 587.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Minneapoliscar 587.4 mi
9h 50m$108–155Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane IND - DLH
7h 13m$68–404Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150S
16h 37m$85–175
Indianapolis to Minnesota by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Minnesota is to bus which costs $75 - $190 and takes 13h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $290 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Minnesota is 528 miles. The road distance is 590.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 13h 50m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Indianapolis to Minnesota, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $290 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 13h 50m, you could also train, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 14h 14m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Minneapolis Bus Station via Madison in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Indianapolis to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Indianapolis to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:48 PM in Indianapolis and 5:48 PM in Minnesota.
Indianapolis to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Minnesota is 591 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Indianapolis to Minnesota.
Book your Indianapolis to Minnesota bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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