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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    7h 12m
    $77–152

  2. Drive 320 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Indianapoliscar car 320 mi
    6h 28m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511
    8h 20m

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    8h 52m
    $109–227

  5. Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSN - IND
    5h 2m
    $168–692

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MKE - IND
    7h 24m
    $110–657

Columbus to Indianapolis by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 52m.

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