There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Bay City by plane, bus, train, 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 Mbs International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane IND - MBS
5h 13m$86–411Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus 1485
9h 25m$47–109Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
13h 18m$151–322Drive 331.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Bay Citycar 331.7 mi
5h 48m$61–88Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane IND - FNT
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MIbus
8h 2m$111–471Bus via Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MIbus 1485
10h 5m$62–119
Indianapolis to Bay City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Bay City is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Bay City is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $85 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Bay City. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Bay City, MI via Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Bay City is 320 miles. The road distance is 333.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bay City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Indianapolis to Bay City, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Bay City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Bay City is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $85 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
Indianapolis to Bay City bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Bay City is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Indianapolis to Bay City.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Bay City, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Bay City, MI via Detroit Greyhound in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Indianapolis to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Bishop International Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Bishop International Airport via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Bishop International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
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
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint Amtrak to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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