There are 6 ways to get from Herndon to Indianapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
4h 17m$466–1,107Drive 543 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to Indianapoliscar 543 mi
10h 12m$100–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
19h 55m$173–414Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
19h 57m$117–208Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
4h 57m$958–1,610Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
6h 8m$408–1,115
Herndon to Indianapolis by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $460 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Elden St @ Monroe St and arriving at Indianapolis via Reston Town Center Metro Bay L, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Indianapolis via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
The distance between Herndon and Indianapolis is 501 miles. The road distance is 546.2 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Indianapolis without a car is to train which takes 19h 55m and costs $170 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Herndon to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Herndon to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Herndon to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $460 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 19h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 19h 57m.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $170–410 and the journey takes 17h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–410
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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Booking & Getting There
Herndon to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Herndon to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Indianapolis is 546 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Herndon to Indianapolis.
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