There are 6 ways to get from Indiana to Columbia by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Evansville
best- Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Columbia (CAE)plane EVV - CAE
5h 9m$81–385Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia (CAE)plane ORD - CAE
6h 15m$72–356Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camdenbus
- Take the bus from Camden to Columbia, SCbus Nyc
19h 29m$154–232Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
29h 28m$661–1,019Drive 583.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Columbiacar 583.7 mi
10h 57m$107–154Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus Bsb 14
- Take the train from Toledo to Columbia Stationtrain Floridian
29h 31m$572–960
Indiana to Columbia by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Columbia is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden and Broad Marley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Columbia station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Columbia Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 28m.
The distance between Indiana and Columbia is 475 miles. The road distance is 587.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Columbia without a car is to bus which takes 19h 29m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Indiana to Columbia, including transfers.
Indiana to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Columbia is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 19h 29m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,100 and takes 29h 28m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from Evansville (EVV) to Columbia (CAE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Sumter Laurel South via Atlanta Bus Station, Camden, Columbia, SC, and Broad Marley South in around 19h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Evansville to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Evansville to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Columbia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Camden
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 646-630-7186
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wanda Coach
Bus from Camden to Columbia, SC
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Wanda Coach
- Book at
- GotoBus.com
- Adult One Way
- $28–40
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Indiana to Columbia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Indiana to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Columbia is 587 miles. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Indiana to Columbia.
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