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How to get fromBirmingham to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BHM - IND
    4h 49m
    $117–670

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    11h 55m
    $75–150

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to Charlottesvilletrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    32h 53m
    $409–849

  4. Drive 476.8 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Indianapoliscar car 476.8 mi
    7h 50m
    $87–126

  5. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane HSV - IND
    6h 32m
    $138–675

Birmingham to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Indianapolis Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–150 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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