There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
best- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)DCA - IND
4h 56m$148–862Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)IAD - IND
5h 31m$68–387Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to IndianapolisFlixBus N2640
13h 37m$80–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
20h$132–294Drive 557.1 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis557.1 mi
9h 45m$102–147Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)BWI - IND
5h 6m$103–938
Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to subway and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Michigan St & University Blvd via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Ctc-B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Indianapolis via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
The distance between Silver Spring and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is 531 miles. The road distance is 560.4 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Indianapolis, Ctc-B, and Michigan St & University Blvd in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 18h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis is 560 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Silver Spring to Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
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