There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Indiana by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CAE - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 46m$66–316Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
20h 53m$164–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
29h 17m$663–1,019Drive 584.6 mi
- Drive from Columbia to Indianapoliscar 584.6 mi
10h 59m$107–155Train, bus
- Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus Bsb 15
29h 51m$594–944
Columbia to Indiana by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Indiana is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Columbia to Indiana is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs $65 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Sumter Laurel South and arriving at Indianapolis via Columbia, SC, Camden and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbia station to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Columbia Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 17m.
The distance between Columbia and Indiana is 727 miles. The road distance is 588 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 20h 53m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Columbia to Indiana, including transfers.
Columbia to Indiana bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, depart from Columbia, SC station.
Columbia to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbia Station.
The best way to get from Columbia to Indiana is to bus which takes 20h 53m and costs $160 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 29h 17m.
What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Indianapolis via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 20h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to Indianapolis via Alexandria in around 29h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Columbia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbia Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Columbia, SC to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Columbia to Indiana bus services, operated by Wanda Coach, arrive at Camden station.
Columbia to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Indiana is 588 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Columbia to Indiana.
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