There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Birmingham by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
6h 26m$29–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Troy Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
12h 22m$152–329Drive 286.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Birminghamcar 286.9 mi
5h 11m$53–76Fly from Indianapolis, line 461 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
- Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Birminghambus
5h 27m$426–1,306Bus via Detroit Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
7h 6m$44–81Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FWA - DTW
7h 1m$86–430
Indianapolis to Birmingham by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Birmingham is to bus via Detroit Bus Station which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Birmingham is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Birmingham via Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Troy Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Birmingham is 300 miles. The road distance is 288.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $29 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Indianapolis to Birmingham, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Birmingham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
Indianapolis to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Birmingham is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Birmingham, MI, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI once daily. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Troy Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
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 Troy Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–200
- 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
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
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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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Birmingham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Indianapolis to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Birmingham is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Indianapolis to Birmingham.
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