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

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Elk Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, taxi, car, or bus (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 42m
    $117–462

  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 to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    13h
    $134–215

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    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 Kingsleybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kingsley to Elk Rapidstaxi taxi
    15h 10m
    $227–404

  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
    6h 55m
    $84–441

  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
    9h 8m
    $126–420

  7. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City, MIbus bus
    15h 19m
    $188–307

Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Traverse City (TVC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Elk Rapids via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Traverse City, MI in around 13h.

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