There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Elmira by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM)plane IND - ELM
7h 43m$79–455Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain
- Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus 947
15h 29m$237–440Drive 584.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Elmiracar 584.4 mi
11h 23m$100–145Fly to Greater Binghamton Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM)plane IND - BGM
- Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus
9h 56m$127–523Fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane IND - ITH
- Take the bus from Cornell Vet Tower to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
9h 10m$96–498Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Elmirabus
15h 35m$107–167Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pabus 770
- Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmirabus
21h 25m$149–263
Indianapolis to Elmira by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Elmira is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Elmira is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Elmira. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Elmira via Columbus and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Elmira is 548 miles. The road distance is 587.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Elmira without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 29m and costs $230 - $440.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Indianapolis to Elmira, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Elmira bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Elmira is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $75 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 15h 35m.
Indianapolis to Elmira bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Elmira is 588 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Indianapolis to Elmira.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Elmira, NY, USA?
Delta and Allegiant Air fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Elmira via Columbus and Buffalo in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Indianapolis to Greater Binghamton Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Rochester to Elmira
- Saver
- $25–75
- Flexible
- $45–80
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $32–37
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Scranton, Pa
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 607-734-5211
- Website
- CTran
Bus from Cornell Vet Tower to Transit Center - PO Side
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- CTran
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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