There are 6 ways to get from Memphis to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Memphis (MEM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MEM - IND
5h 46m$93–603Bus via St. Louis
cheapest- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
11h 58m$76–176Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
10h 34m$191–400Drive 427.6 mi
- Drive from Memphis to Indianapoliscar 427.6 mi
8h 33m$78–113Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Indianapolisbus Memphis
10h 36m$113–237Bus 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$81–126
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 5h 46m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Memphis to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from 2ND STREET at JEFFERSON AVENUE and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
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 and train which takes 10h 34m and costs $190 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Memphis to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Memphis to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Memphis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Memphis to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 10h 36m.
Memphis to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Memphis. It is currently 10:50 AM in Memphis and 11:50 AM 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) hourly. 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Memphis to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shell
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- 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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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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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