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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)planeRDU - IND
    3h
    $106–400
  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cary to ToledotrainFloridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbusDetroit
    28h 5m
    $96–327
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    20h 32m
    $120–274
  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
    22h 27m
    $157–360
  5. Drive 601.3 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Indianapoliscar601.3 mi
    10h 35m
    $110–159
  6. Train via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to AlexandriatrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    26h 14m
    $110–319

Research Triangle to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and 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 Indianapolis Union Station via GoRaleigh Station, Wilmington St at Morgan St, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Columbus Bus Station in around 20h 32m.

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