There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
3h 58m$504–1,104Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RST - IND
5h 56m$83–509Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
12h 33m$93–178Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
14h 49m$192–402Drive 586.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Indianapoliscar 586.5 mi
9h 52m$107–155Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DLH - IND
6h 50m$93–554Bus
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
14h 14m$107–162
Minnesota to Indianapolis by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to bus via Chicago which costs $90 - $180 and takes 12h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Minnesota and Indianapolis is 527 miles. The road distance is 590 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 12h 33m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Minnesota to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 12h 33m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 14h 49m.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- 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
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $60–120
- 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
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 7:57 AM in Minnesota and 8:57 AM in Indianapolis.
Minnesota to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Indianapolis is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Minnesota to Indianapolis.
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