What is the cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Clear Lake and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Clear Lake to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Clear Lake Jct. and arriving at Indianapolis via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

How far is it from Clear Lake to Indianapolis?

The distance between Clear Lake and Indianapolis is 455 miles. The road distance is 529.7 miles.

How do I travel from Clear Lake to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 15h 53m and costs $130 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clear Lake to Indianapolis bus from?

Clear Lake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Clear Lake Jct. station.

Bus or fly from Clear Lake to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 15h 53m.

Where does the Clear Lake to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Clear Lake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

What is the time difference between Clear Lake and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Clear Lake. It is currently 12:16 AM in Clear Lake and 1:16 AM in Indianapolis.

Can I drive from Clear Lake to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Clear Lake to Indianapolis is 530 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Clear Lake to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 881+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Clear Lake to Indianapolis - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Clear Lake to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or shuttle

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Fly from Mason City
best
1. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCW - IND
5h 16m
$95–508
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Clear Lake to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ALO - IND
7h 6m
$93–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
15h 53m
$131–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
16h 39m
$211–443
Drive 526.6 mi
1. Drive from Clear Lake to Indianapoliscar 526.6 mi
9h 1m
$97–139
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
6h 36m
$555–1,178
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Owatonnabus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Owatonna, MN to Rochester Sinclairshuttle
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus
4. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
6. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
19h 47m
$157–318

Mason City (MCW) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 452.7 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Clear Lake, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Mason City (MCW) to Indianapolis (IND) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clear Lake to Indianapolis via Clear Lake Jct., Saint Paul Union Depot, and Chicago Bus Station in around 15h 53m.

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