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How to get fromErie to Indianapolisby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    8h 50m
    $62–94

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    14h 50m
    $152–373

  3. Drive  407.1 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Indianapoliscar car 407.1 mi
    7h 3m
    $75–108

  4. Fly from Erie International Airport

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ERI - IND
    7h 12m
    $94–554

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit / ...
    9h 2m
    $71–182

  6. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    11h 5m
    $64–108

  7. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CLE - IND
    7h 59m
    $338–1,010

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUF - IND
    8h 31m
    $105–602

Erie to Indianapolis by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to Indianapolis via Columbus in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 14h 50m.

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