There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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)plane DCA - IND
4h 26m$955–1,606Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
4h 46m$89–505Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
17h 45m$109–187Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
19h 33m$232–472Drive 560.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Indianapoliscar 560.8 mi
10h 8m$103–148Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
5h 1m$406–1,454Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
18h 47m$104–207
Washington DC to Indianapolis by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Indianapolis is to bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) which costs $100 - $210 and takes 18h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Indianapolis via Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.
The distance between Washington DC and Indianapolis is 523 miles. The road distance is 564 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 17h 45m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Washington DC to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Washington DC to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $950 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 17h 45m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $480 and takes 19h 33m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, 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 vehicle from Washington DC to Indianapolis via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, 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
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Washington DC to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Indianapolis is 564 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Washington DC to Indianapolis.
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