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How to get fromSanta Monica to Indianaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to Indiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    7h 2m
    $163–555

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 55m
    $95–367

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2d
    $152–387

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2d 2h
    $227–542

  5. Drive 2,064.9 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Indianapoliscar car 2,064.9 mi
    33h 4m
    $377–545

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 54m
    $120–517

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    9h 12m
    $149–628

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    9h 41m
    $155–670

Santa Monica to Indiana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Indiana, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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