There are 8 ways to get from Hamilton to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Indianapolisbus Btw 1402
7h 33m$139–197Drive 295.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Indianapoliscar 295.9 mi
5h 53m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
10h 48m$186–347Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BRL - IND
6h 52m$185–651Bus
- Take the bus from Keokuk to Saint Louisbus Btw 1489
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 12m$141–202Taxi to Quincy Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)taxi
- Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane UIN - IND
6h 16m$232–770Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
9h 12m$550–1,524Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
8h 53m$198–717
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Keokuk and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton 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 48m.
The distance between Hamilton and Indianapolis is 333 miles. The road distance is 297.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 33m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Hamilton to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Hamilton to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Keokuk station.
Hamilton to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Madison station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Indianapolis is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $180 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hamilton to Indianapolis via Fort Madison and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hamilton to Indianapolis Union Station via Keokuk and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville, Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
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
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Keokuk to Saint Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $80–120
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Saint Louis station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Hamilton. It is currently 3:56 AM in Hamilton and 4:56 AM in Indianapolis.
Hamilton to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Indianapolis is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Hamilton to Indianapolis.
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