There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, 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, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Columbus
5h 50m$37–83Train (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 14m$117–265Drive 261.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Ann Arborcar 261.3 mi
4h 32m$48–69Fly 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
5h$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 Arbor Amtrak Stationbus Columbus
6h 15m$46–81Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- 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$91–476
Indianapolis to Ann Arbor by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor is to bus via Indianapolis Union Station which costs $45 - $85 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 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 14m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Ann Arbor is 274 miles. The road distance is 262.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $35 - $85.
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, IN 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 $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station 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 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
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.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Ann Arbor is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Indianapolis to Ann Arbor.
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