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How to get fromIndianapolis to Elk Rapidsby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Elk Rapids by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Traverse City

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane IND - TVC
    5h 29m
    $117–472

  2. Drive  380.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Elk Rapidscar car 380.6 mi
    7h 33m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    14h 9m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    15h 29m
    $288–441

  5. Fly Indianapolis to Pellston, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IND - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Elk Rapidscar car
    8h 15m
    $84–451

  6. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LAF - TVC
    8h 3m
    $143–455

  7. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus bus
    14h 19m

Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Elk Rapids, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Elk Rapids via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City in around 14h 9m.

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