There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Indianapolis by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MEM - IND
6h 21m$223–553Bus via St. Louis
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
12h 28m$66–146Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Indianapolisbus Memphis
10h 36m$110–233Drive 427.6 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Indianapoliscar 427.6 mi
8h 33m$78–113Bus via Nashville
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
12h 3m$81–186Bus via Nashville #2
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2512
12h 13m$86–236
Memphis to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Memphis to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Memphis to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $220 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at ADAMS AVENUE and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Memphis and Indianapolis is 410 miles. The road distance is 430.1 miles.
The best way to get from Memphis to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 10h 36m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Memphis to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Memphis to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 10h 36m.
Memphis to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 5:43 PM in Memphis and 6:43 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Memphis (MEM) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–210 and the journey takes 9h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $90–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $45–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Memphis to Indianapolis is 430 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Memphis to Indianapolis.
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