There are 7 ways to get from Butte to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, 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.
Fly from Bert Mooney Airport
best- Fly from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BTM - IND
8h 32m$172–802Bus
- Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
33h$327–496Bus, train
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
40h 1m$410–963Drive 1,604.5 mi
- Drive from Butte to Indianapoliscar 1,604.5 mi
26h 1m$293–423Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
- Drive from Butte to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSO - IND
8h 34m$215–935Bus to Helena Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
- Fly from Helena Regional Airport (HLN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane HLN - IND
9h 8m$262–1,166Bus, shuttle to Gallatin Field Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Melrose, MTbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Twin Bridges to Bozeman Airport
- Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BZN - IND
12h 7m$531–1,091
Butte to Indianapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Butte to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 26h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Butte to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Butte to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Butte and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.
The distance between Butte and Indianapolis is 1416 miles. The road distance is 1613.8 miles.
The best way to get from Butte to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 33h and costs $320 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Butte to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Butte to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Butte station.
The best way to get from Butte to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $500 and takes 33h.
Butte to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Butte. It is currently 6:27 AM in Butte and 8:27 AM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Butte, MT, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines flies from Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butte to Indianapolis Union Station via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 33h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bert Mooney Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Helena Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Gallatin Field Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Butte to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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Yes, the driving distance between Butte to Indianapolis is 1614 miles. It takes approximately 26h 1m to drive from Butte to Indianapolis.
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