There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to State College by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, 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 from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane IND - SCE
6h 40m$86–429Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
11h 19m$71–115Drive 490.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to State Collegecar 490.9 mi
8h 46m$90–130Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORD - SCE
8h 42m$104–401Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
13h 25m$71–172
Indianapolis to State College by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to State College is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to State College is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to State College. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at State College via State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Indianapolis and State College is 476 miles. The road distance is 493.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to State College without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Indianapolis to State College, including transfers.
Indianapolis to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to State College is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 11h 19m.
Indianapolis to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to State College is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Indianapolis to State College.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airport once daily. Tickets cost $55–100 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Indianapolis to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $55–100
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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