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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    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 Columbiabus bus Greyhound US0175s
    7h 55m
    $58–114

  2. Drive 358.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Columbiacar car 358.5 mi
    6h 6m
    $66–95

  3. Fly from Indianapolis

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane IND - COU
    5h 54m
    $127–487

  4. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane LAF - COU
    9h 18m
    $130–445

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    7h 30m
    $126–418

Indianapolis to Columbia by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbia via St Louis Bus Station in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) every 2 hours.

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