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How to get fromColumbus to Indianapolisby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    4h 10m
    $27–55

  2. Bus via New Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Richmond, INbus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus Cincinnati
    4h 30m
    $17–84

  3. Drive 174.7 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Indianapoliscar car 174.7 mi
    3h 1m
    $32–47

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CMH - IND
    5h 53m
    $104–655

  5. Bus via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    4h 15m
    $28–50

Columbus to Indianapolis by bus

Calendar72Weekly Buses
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 182.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly.

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