There are 8 ways to get from Wisconsin to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511
6h 10m$40–65Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 23m$72–168Drive 267.8 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Indianapoliscar 267.8 mi
4h 52m$49–71Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
5h 5m$460–943Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h 55m$68–91Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 41m$76–515Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
5h 50m$531–1,142Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
6h 47m$83–337
Wisconsin to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $45 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station station and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Wisconsin and Indianapolis is 275 miles. The road distance is 269.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
The bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolis takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Wisconsin to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolis 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Wisconsin to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Wisconsin. It is currently 10:19 PM in Wisconsin and 11:19 PM in Indianapolis.
Wisconsin to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to Indianapolis is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Wisconsin to Indianapolis.
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