There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Tempe by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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 Phoenix (PHX)plane IND - PHX
6h 5m$404–654Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
35h 40m$292–569Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
41h 34m$556–1,255Drive 1,683.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Tempecar 1,683.6 mi
27h 9m$308–444
Indianapolis to Tempe by bus and tram (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Tempe is to bus which costs $290 - $600 and takes 35h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Tempe is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $400 - $700.
The distance between Indianapolis and Tempe is 1517 miles. The road distance is 1693.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Tempe without a car is to bus which takes 35h 40m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Indianapolis to Tempe, including transfers.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Tempe is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs $400 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 35h 40m.
Tempe is 3h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 10:23 PM in Indianapolis and 7:23 PM in Tempe.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Tempe is 1693 miles. It takes approximately 27h 9m to drive from Indianapolis to Tempe.
There are 1835+ hotels available in Tempe.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Tempe, AZ, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Phoenix (PHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, and 44th St/Washington in around 35h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- 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 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 Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–490
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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