There are 7 ways to get from Albert Lea to Indianapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Mason City, fly
best- Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mason Citybus
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCW - IND
6h 39m$111–531Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Albert Lea to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
13h 33m$95–180Bus, train
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
16h 9m$182–406Drive 552.4 mi
- Drive from Albert Lea to Indianapoliscar 552.4 mi
9h 48m$101–146Shuttle to Rochester, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Rochester - Airport
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RST - IND
7h 37m$102–537Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
6h 4m$526–1,141Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Rochester Sinclair
- Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus
15h 14m$116–205
Mason City (MCW) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albert Lea to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Albert Lea to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Albert Lea to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Albert Lea and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Albert Lea and Indianapolis is 493 miles. The road distance is 555.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albert Lea to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 33m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Albert Lea to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Albert Lea to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albert Lea station.
Albert Lea to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Albert Lea. It is currently 12:39 PM in Albert Lea and 1:39 PM in Indianapolis.
Yes, the driving distance between Albert Lea to Indianapolis is 556 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Albert Lea to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Albert Lea, MN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Albert Lea to Indianapolis Union Station via Albert Lea and Des Moines in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mason City to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Rochester to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Albert Lea to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $20–29
Bus from Albert Lea to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Albert Lea to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Rochester to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
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