There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus Bsb 14
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arborbus Bsb 33A
5h 50m$24–97Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
10h 41m$238–376Fly from Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
4h 58m$431–1,322Bus via Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arborbus Bsb 33A
6h 15m$40–91Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FWA - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus
6h 30m$96–506
Indianapolis to Ann Arbor by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor is to bus which costs $24 - $100 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor is to fly and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $430 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Ann Arbor via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Ann Arbor is 250 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $24 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $24 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $380 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor via Toledo in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Ann Arbor bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Indianapolis to Ann Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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