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 59m$295–706Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RST - IND
6h 22m$63–429Bus 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 32m$89–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
14h 41m$87–248Drive 586.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Indianapoliscar 586.5 mi
9h 51m$107–155Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DLH - IND
7h 18m$73–424Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
13h 55m$82–162
Minnesota to Indianapolis by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $290 - $750.
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 32m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 59m 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 3h 59m and costs $290 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 12h 32m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 14h 41m.
Minnesota to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 6:49 AM in Minnesota and 7:49 AM 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, UIC-Halsted, 900 W Harrison, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 32m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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
- $55–190
- 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
- $30–55
- 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
- $45–130
- 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
- $35–60
- 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
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Madison to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Indianapolis is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 51m to drive from Minnesota to Indianapolis.
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