There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Indianapolis, IN by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Indianapolis
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane PDX - IND
6h 59m$223–921Fly to Purdue University Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane PDX - LAF
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
12h 55m$194–799Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop 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 2h$382–756Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2d 3h$661–1,450Drive 2,221 mi
- Drive from Portland to Indianapolis, INcar 2,221 mi
35h 31m$406–586
Portland to Indianapolis, IN by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Indianapolis, IN is to fly and train which costs $190 - $800 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Indianapolis, IN is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Indianapolis, IN station. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Indianapolis, IN. 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, IN is 1906 miles. The road distance is 2234 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Indianapolis, IN without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $380 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Portland to Indianapolis, IN, including transfers.
Portland to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Indianapolis, IN is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $220 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
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
- $600–1,400
- 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
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- 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 Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- 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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Indianapolis, IN is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 8:14 PM in Portland and 11:14 PM in Indianapolis, IN.
Portland to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Indianapolis, IN is 2234 miles. It takes approximately 35h 31m to drive from Portland to Indianapolis, IN.
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