There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BUF - IND
4h 31m$119–660Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound Stbus Buffalo
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
13h 55m$64–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
18h 21m$250–543Drive 500.3 mi
- Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapoliscar 500.3 mi
8h 40m$92–132Train, bus
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
14h 59m$117–297Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
17h 25m$107–343
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $60 - $170 and takes 13h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Buffalo, NY and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Buffalo Airport (BUF) station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
The distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) and Indianapolis is 468 miles. The road distance is 503.3 miles.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 55m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo, NY station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.
The best way to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 13h 55m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 18h 21m.
What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal to Indianapolis Union Station via Washington Street & Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY, and Columbus in around 13h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Buffalo, NY to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pa
- Saver
- $50–210
- Flexible
- $90–220
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis.
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