There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PDX - IND
6h 45m$205–905Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2d 3h$233–1,082Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 12h$244–597Drive 2,220.7 mi
- Drive from Portland to Indianapoliscar 2,220.7 mi
35h 30m$406–586
Portland to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $240 - $600 and takes 2 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Portland and Indianapolis is 1908 miles. The road distance is 2233.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 2 days 3h and costs $230 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Portland to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Portland to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 2 days 12h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 8:16 PM in Portland and 11:16 PM in Indianapolis.
Portland to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Indianapolis is 2234 miles. It takes approximately 35h 30m to drive from Portland to Indianapolis.
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