What is the cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Columbus?

The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Columbus is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Columbus?

The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Columbus is to fly and drive which takes 7h 33m and costs $95 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Indianapolis and Columbus?

No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Indianapolis and Columbus?

No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Warrensburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.

How far is it from Indianapolis to Columbus?

The distance between Indianapolis and Columbus is 473 miles. The road distance is 456.2 miles.

How do I travel from Indianapolis to Columbus without a car?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Columbus without a car is to bus and train via St. Louis which takes 9h 15m and costs $140 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Columbus?

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Indianapolis to Columbus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Columbus bus from?

Indianapolis to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.

Where do I catch the Indianapolis to Columbus train from?

Indianapolis to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.

Train or bus from Indianapolis to Columbus?

The best way to get from Indianapolis to Columbus is to bus which takes 11h 17m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 15h 41m.

Where does the Indianapolis to Columbus bus arrive?

Indianapolis to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Columbus?

Columbus is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:07 AM in Indianapolis and 11:07 PM in Columbus.

Where does the Indianapolis to Columbus train arrive?

Indianapolis to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Indianapolis to Columbus?

Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Columbus is 456 miles. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Indianapolis to Columbus.

Where can I stay near Columbus?

There are nine+ hotels available in Columbus.

Indianapolis to Columbus - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Indianapolis to Columbus by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.

Bus, train via St. Louis
best
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
9h 15m
$142–269
Drive 453.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Indianapolis to Columbuscar 453.6 mi
7h 41m
$83–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
11h 42m
$176–349
Fly Indianapolis to Columbia Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane IND - COU
2. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Columbuscar
7h 33m
$97–452
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus Greyhound US0175s
11h 17m
$117–194
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Warrensburg Amtrak Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
15h 41m
$252–509
Fly Indianapolis to Kansas City, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Warrensburg Chamber Of Commercebus
3. Take the taxi from Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce to Columbustaxi
7h 36m
$650–1,069
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ORD - COU
3. Drive from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Columbuscar
9h 9m
$96–383

Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

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Map of how to get from Indianapolis to Columbus.

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Distance: 470.5 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbus via St Louis Bus Station and Warrensburg Chamber Of Commerce in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Columbus via Chicago Union Station and Warrensburg Amtrak Station in around 15h 41m.

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