There are 7 ways to get from Indiana to Fairfield by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 40m$162–229Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Fairfieldcar
5h 38m$58–283Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
10h 33m$308–465Drive 349.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Fairfieldcar 349.7 mi
6h 14m$60–87Bus, taxi (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the taxi from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Fairfieldtaxi
8h 24m$158–221Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Fairfieldcar
5h 19m$98–287Train, fly to Kirksville Regional Airport, drive
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane ORD - IRK
- Drive from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Fairfieldcar
6h 20m$120–347
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Fairfield is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Fairfield is to train and fly and drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $95 - $290.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Fairfield station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Mt. Pleasant Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Indiana and Fairfield is 351 miles. The road distance is 351.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Fairfield without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 40m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Indiana to Fairfield, including transfers.
Indiana to Fairfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Fairfield is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 8:18 PM in Indiana and 7:18 PM in Fairfield.
Indiana to Fairfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Fairfield is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Indiana to Fairfield.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Fairfield, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Fairfield via Chicago Union Station and Mt. Pleasant Station in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- 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
- $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
- $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
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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