There are 4 ways to get from Denver to Indianapolis (Station) 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
5h 17m$172–382Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
24h 50m$321–713Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
25h 15m$187–296Drive 1,078.5 mi
- Drive from Denver to Indianapolis (Station)car 1,078.5 mi
17h 19m$197–285
Denver to Indianapolis (Station) by train and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Indianapolis (Station) is to bus which costs $180 - $300 and takes 25h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Indianapolis (Station) is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $170 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Indianapolis (Station). However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Indianapolis (Station). However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
The distance between Denver and Indianapolis (Station) is 1019 miles. The road distance is 1084.8 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Indianapolis (Station) without a car is to train which takes 24h 50m and costs $320 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Denver to Indianapolis (Station), including transfers.
Denver to Indianapolis (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Indianapolis (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Indianapolis (Station) is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs $170 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $750 and takes 24h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 25h 15m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Indianapolis (Station), 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 to Indianapolis (Station) via Chicago Union Station and Indianapolis in around 24h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Indianapolis (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis (Station) is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 3:24 AM in Denver and 5:24 AM in Indianapolis (Station).
Denver to Indianapolis (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Indianapolis (Station) is 1085 miles. It takes approximately 17h 19m to drive from Denver to Indianapolis (Station).
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