Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Indianapolis

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    4h 40m
    $136–858

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    4h 43m
    $91–557

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    18h 12m
    $115–179

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    19h 42m
    $393–604

  5. Drive  545.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Indianapoliscar car 545.9 mi
    10h 31m
    $100–144

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    5h 32m
    $406–913

Fairfax to Indianapolis by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Fairfax to Indianapolis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 529.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Indianapolis via Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw, H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 18h 12m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There