There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)DCA - IND
4h 38m$146–860Subway 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 13m$66–385Bus
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to IndianapolisFlixBus N2640
13h 20m$78–117Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
19h 30m$132–294Drive 556.4 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Indianapolis556.4 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
4h 48m$101–936
Silver Spring to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $75 - $120 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $140 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to 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 19h 30m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Indianapolis is 530 miles. The road distance is 559.7 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Silver Spring to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 13h 20m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 19h 30m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Indianapolis via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 20m.
- 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 Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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
- Monday, 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
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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 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 Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Silver Spring to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Indianapolis is 560 miles. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Silver Spring to Indianapolis.
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