There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)MSP - IND
4h 3m$264–654Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Indianapolis (IND)RST - IND
6h 8m$63–419Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to ChicagoGreyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
12h 23m$86–223Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationBorealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
14h 40m$102–292Drive 586.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Indianapolis586.5 mi
9h 45m$107–155Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Indianapolis (IND)DLH - IND
7h 9m$73–414Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to MadisonFlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to IndianapolisFlixBus 2514
13h 55m$87–288
Minnesota to Indianapolis by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $260 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Minnesota and Indianapolis is 527 miles. The road distance is 589.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 12h 23m and costs $85 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Minnesota to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $260 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $85 - $230 and takes 12h 23m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $300 and takes 14h 40m.
Minnesota to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 1:30 PM in Minnesota and 2:30 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago, Cumberland, Clinton-Blue, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Indianapolis is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Minnesota to Indianapolis.
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