There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Columbia by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ORD - COU
4h 34m$105–378Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus Greyhound US0175s
7h 55m$57–114Drive 358.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Columbiacar 358.5 mi
6h 6m$66–95Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SBN - COU
6h 24m$120–456
Indiana to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Columbia is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Columbia is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $100 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana station to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Columbia via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Indiana and Columbia is 378 miles. The road distance is 360.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Indiana to Columbia, including transfers.
Indiana to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to Columbia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Columbia is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 8:56 AM in Indiana and 7:56 AM in Columbia.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Columbia is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Indiana to Columbia.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Columbia, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from South Bend to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from South Bend to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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