The train between Indianapolis and Altoona takes 27h 34m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Indianapolis to Altoona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Indianapolis and Altoona. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Indianapolis is at 6:25 AM which arrives into Altoona at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 27h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Altoona. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis station and arriving at Altoona station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 34m.
Indianapolis to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Altoona train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Altoona Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Indianapolis and Altoona is 664.9 km. The road distance is 1,265 km.
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Altoona Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 18h 54m.