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How to get fromColumbus to Indianapolisby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Indianapolis by train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or taxi

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  1. Train, bus via St. Louis

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    1. Take the train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 3m
    $142–270

  2. Drive 453.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Indianapoliscar car 453.1 mi
    7h 42m
    $83–120

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    12h 7m
    $177–350

  4. Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Columbus to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car car
    2. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane COU - IND
    7h 3m
    $107–531

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    11h 27m
    $112–195

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Warrensburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    16h 14m
    $252–510

  7. Taxi, bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MCI - IND
    6h 36m
    $652–1,069

Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Columbus, MO, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station via Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Columbus to Indianapolis via Warrensburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 14m.

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