There are 5 ways to get from Bismarck to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BIS - IND
5h 13m$126–619Bus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
21h 30m$195–295Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
23h$254–503Drive 1,011.2 mi
- Drive from Bismarck to Indianapoliscar 1,011.2 mi
16h 24m$185–267Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus
23h 45m$209–303
Bismarck to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 16h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between Bismarck and Indianapolis is 894 miles. The road distance is 1017.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $190 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Bismarck to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Bismarck to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.
The best way to get from Bismarck to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 21h 30m.
Bismarck to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Bismarck. It is currently 4:13 AM in Bismarck and 5:13 AM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Indianapolis Union Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
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
- $100–240
- 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 Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Indianapolis is 1017 miles. It takes approximately 16h 24m to drive from Bismarck to Indianapolis.
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