There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Alabama by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane IND - BHM
5h 39m$147–871Drive 397 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Huntsvillecar 397 mi
6h 41m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc / ...
33h 3m$239–350Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc / ...
38h 53m$349–712Fly to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane IND - HSV
5h 14m$137–720Fly to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, drive
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)plane IND - ECP
- Drive from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Dothancar
6h 49m$101–494Fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IND - ATL
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to The Village at AUbus
6h 21m$192–617Fly to Montgomery Regional Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)plane IND - MGM
7h 48m$81–466Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from New York to Huntsvillebus Nyc / ...
35h 44m$247–370
Indianapolis (IND) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Alabama is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Alabama is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Alabama. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Huntsville via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Alabama is 449 miles. The road distance is 399.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Alabama without a car is to bus which takes 33h 3m and costs $230 - $350.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Indianapolis to Alabama, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Alabama is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $140 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $350 and takes 33h 3m.
Indianapolis to Alabama bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
Alabama is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:26 PM in Indianapolis and 8:26 PM in Alabama.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Alabama, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Huntsville via New York City Chinatown, New York, and Huntsville in around 33h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from Indianapolis to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Montgomery Regional Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Alabama is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Indianapolis to Alabama.
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