There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Butte by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, or taxi
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 Bert Mooney Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)plane IND - BTM
9h 14m$152–702Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
33h 40m$321–506Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus
40h 7m$446–1,011Drive 1,603.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Buttecar 1,603.6 mi
26h 2m$293–423Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane IND - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Buttecar
9h 43m$164–687Fly to Helena Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane IND - HLN
- Take the bus from Helena, MT to Butte, MTbus
10h 21m$222–920Fly to Gallatin Field Airport, shuttle, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN)plane IND - BZN
- Take a shuttle bus from Bozeman Airport to Twin Bridges
- Take the taxi from Twin Bridges to Buttetaxi
11h 32m$542–1,042
Indianapolis to Butte by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Butte is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 26h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Butte is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Butte. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Butte via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 40m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Butte is 1417 miles. The road distance is 1612.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Butte without a car is to bus which takes 33h 40m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Indianapolis to Butte, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Butte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Butte is to fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 33h 40m.
Indianapolis to Butte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Butte is 2h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:45 PM in Indianapolis and 4:45 PM in Butte.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Butte, MT, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Bert Mooney Airport (BTM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Butte via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Billings in around 33h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Bert Mooney Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Missoula International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Helena Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Gallatin Field Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Gallatin Field Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Butte is 1613 miles. It takes approximately 26h 2m to drive from Indianapolis to Butte.
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