There are 8 ways to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
7h 9m$59–112Drive 303.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Madison to Indianapoliscar 303.7 mi
5h 54m$56–81Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
10h 14m$132–272Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MLI - IND
8h 12m$207–630Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BRL - IND
6h 22m$153–612Fly Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
8h 40m$153–325Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
8h 37m$496–1,449Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Indianapolis
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
8h 19m$144–642
Fort Madison to Indianapolis by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis is to train and bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Madison to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Fort Madison and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Fort Madison and Indianapolis is 313 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 9m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Fort Madison to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
The best way to get from Fort Madison to Indianapolis is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $650 and takes 6h 22m.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Fort Madison. It is currently 9:51 PM in Fort Madison and 10:51 PM in Indianapolis.
Fort Madison to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Fort Madison to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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
Train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- 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 Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Madison to Indianapolis is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Fort Madison to Indianapolis.
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