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How to get fromIndianapolis to Carthageby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Carthage by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Joplin Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    10h 55m
    $105–188

  2. Drive 512.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Carthagecar car 512.5 mi
    8h 30m
    $94–136

  3. Fly Indianapolis to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane IND - JLN
    8h 22m
    $112–496

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane IND - SGF
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Carthagetaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $182–582

  5. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Joplin Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane LAF - JLN
    12h 22m
    $110–445

Indianapolis (IND) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Carthage, MO, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Carthage via St Louis Bus Station and Joplin Bus Station in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) 3 times a day.

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