There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Winona by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
11h 29m$81–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus FlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Madison to Winona State Univ.bus Jefferson 966
11h 45m$60–201Drive 484 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Winonacar 484 mi
8h 8m$89–128Fly Indianapolis to La Crosse, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to La Crosse (LSE)plane IND - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
7h 1m$122–452Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Winona State Univ.bus
12h 43m$71–218Fly Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IND - MSP
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain
7h 15m$309–740Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to La Crosse, taxi
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
- Take the taxi from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Winonataxi
7h 24m$140–411
Indianapolis to Winona by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Winona is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Winona is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 1m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Winona. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Winona State Univ. via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Winona. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Winona via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Winona is 505 miles. The road distance is 486.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Winona without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $80 - $210.
It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Indianapolis to Winona, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Winona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Winona is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs $80 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $210 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Winona, MN, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Winona via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Winona State Univ. via Madison in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to La Crosse via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- 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
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Winona State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Coulee Region Taxi
- Phone
- +1-608-881-2050
- Website
- crtaxi.com
Coulee Region Taxi
- Phone
- +1-608-881-2050
- Website
- crtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Winona bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Winona is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 3:41 PM in Indianapolis and 2:41 PM in Winona.
Indianapolis to Winona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Winona is 487 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Indianapolis to Winona.
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