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Six ways to Travel from Washington, Dc to Indianapolis

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Cheapest
By car (916 km)
9 h 55 min
916 km.
from $50
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Rideshare
9 h 55 min
916 km.
from $11.95
Bus via Indianapolis Bus Station (Greyhound)
17 h 10 min
792 km.
from $137.70
Bus
16 h 15 min
792 km.
from $171.52
Train, Plane
4 h 27 min
791 km.
from $220.84

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$561.30
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$625.09
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$523.03

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.81–$318.92
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.19–$344.44
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.68–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$625.09
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$497.52

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$433.73

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
18h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.54–$267.89
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$95.68
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.65–$280.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.85–$178.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 16h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Washington, DC and Indianapolis?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Indianapolis. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h 16m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The distance between Washington, DC and Indianapolis is 834 km. The road distance is 942.6 km.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus from?

Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Indianapolis train from?

Washington, DC to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $97.83 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 16h 15m, you could also train, which costs $65.22 - $228.26 and takes 18h 16m.

Where does the Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Indianapolis train arrive?

Washington, DC to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Indianapolis is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Washington, DC to Indianapolis.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

Book your Washington, DC to Indianapolis train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington, DC to Indianapolis?

Book your Washington, DC to Indianapolis bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 713+ hotels available in Indianapolis. Prices start at $52.55 per night.
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