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How to get fromIndiana to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Indiana to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 8m
    $169–345

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 11m
    $117–387

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 25m
    $384–614

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 43m
    $1,146–1,868

  5. Drive  2,055.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Los Angelescar car 2,055.9 mi
    32h 32m
    $376–542

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    7h 51m
    $147–627

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    8h 8m
    $202–866

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 21m
    $166–720

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $170–728

Indiana to Los Angeles by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,840.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 25m.

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