There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)RDU - IND
3h 15m$108–402Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Cary to ToledoFloridian
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INDetroit
28h 35m$96–327Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus StationGreyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to IndianapolisFlixBus 2512
21h 50m$109–236Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cary to Greensboro
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
22h 58m$157–370Drive 602 mi
- Drive from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis602 mi
10h 36m$110–159Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to AlexandriaFloridian / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to IndianapolisCardinal
26h 45m$115–374
Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 and arriving at Michigan St & University Blvd via Wilmington St at Morgan St, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Ctc-B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
The distance between Research Triangle and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is 507 miles. The road distance is 605.5 miles.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $100 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, including transfers.
Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $100 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 21h 50m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 22h 58m.
Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is 605 miles. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Research Triangle to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Indianapolis, Ctc-B, and Michigan St & University Blvd in around 21h 50m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cary to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–150
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $75–200
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–440
- Business Class
- $170–450
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–180
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $90–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–550
- Business Class
- $200–500
Train from Cary to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $75–210
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $100–260
- Business - advance purchase
- $140–600
- Business Class
- $230–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 404-591-2750
- info@southeasternstages.com
- Website
- southeasternstages.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–110
- Schedules at
- southeasternstages.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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