There are 4 ways to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DEN - IND
3h 26m$188–370Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
26h 11m$400–840Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
26h 52m$189–360Drive 1,071.6 mi
- Drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapoliscar 1,071.6 mi
17h 10m$196–283
Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $180 - $360 and takes 26h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $180 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver Airport (DEN) station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Denver Airport Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Denver and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.
The distance between Denver Airport (DEN) and Indianapolis is 995 miles. The road distance is 1077.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 26h 11m and costs $400 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $180 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $850 and takes 26h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 26h 52m.
What companies run services between Denver Airport (DEN), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver Airport Station to Indianapolis via Union Station, Denver, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 11m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 2h ahead of Denver Airport (DEN). It is currently 8:28 PM in Denver Airport (DEN) and 10:28 PM in Indianapolis.
Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis is 1078 miles. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Denver Airport (DEN) to Indianapolis.
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