There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Burlington by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlingtontaxi
5h 54m$149–203Drive 300.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Burlingtoncar 300.9 mi
5h 16m$55–80Fly Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane IND - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Burlingtoncar
7h 2m$75–401Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
8h 15m$88–185
Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Burlington is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Burlington is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs $55 - $80.
The distance between Indianapolis and Burlington is 304 miles. The road distance is 302.6 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Burlington without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 54m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Indianapolis to Burlington, including transfers.
Burlington is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:29 AM in Indianapolis and 3:29 AM in Burlington.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Burlington is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Indianapolis to Burlington.
There are 10+ hotels available in Burlington.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Burlington, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Burlington. However, you can take the bus to Galesburg then take the taxi to Burlington. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Burlington in around 5h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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