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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus, OH to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    3h 33m
    $26–40

  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 35m
    $17–84

  3. Drive  175.3 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus, OH to Indianapoliscar car 175.3 mi
    3h 1m
    $32–47

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CMH - IND
    5h 18m
    $106–612

  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 18m
    $27–43

  6. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    4h 25m
    $28–45

Columbus, OH to Indianapolis by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Indianapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $26–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly.

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