There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
4h 10m$84–509Drive 261.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Indianapoliscar 261.4 mi
4h 31m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
7h 15m$55–112Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
10h 12m$139–289Bus via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
7h 30m$69–117
Ann Arbor to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis is to bus and fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $80 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis, IN via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Indianapolis is 276 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Indianapolis, IN via Toledo in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.michiganflyer.com/
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Ann Arbor to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Indianapolis is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Ann Arbor to Indianapolis.
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