There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Tulsa by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane IND - TUL
7h 20m$194–1,104Drive 635.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Tulsacar 635.4 mi
10h 21m$109–157Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
12h 30m$119–175Fly Indianapolis to Stillwater Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)plane IND - SWO
- Take the bus from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater to Tulsa Campusbus
8h 52m$124–585Bus to Purdue University Airport, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane LAF - TUL
10h 57m$163–868Bus to Covington, fly to Tulsa International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)plane CVG - TUL
9h 51m$282–1,434
Indianapolis to Tulsa by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Tulsa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Tulsa is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $190 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Tulsa station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Tulsa Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Tulsa is 603 miles. The road distance is 639.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Tulsa without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Indianapolis to Tulsa, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Tulsa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Tulsa is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $190 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h 30m.
Indianapolis to Tulsa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Tulsa is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:41 AM in Indianapolis and 12:41 AM in Tulsa.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Tulsa, OK, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Tulsa Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Stillwater Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Stillwater Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Tulsa International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Covington to Tulsa International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 918-594-8332
- shuttles@okstate.edu
- Website
- Big Orange Bus
Bus from Oklahoma State University–Stillwater to Tulsa Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- Big Orange Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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