There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IND - LYH
6h 3m$110–480Drive 508.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Forestcar 508.1 mi
9h 35m$93–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
17h 42m$239–469Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
18h 11m$130–208
Indianapolis (IND) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Forest is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Forest is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Forest. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Enterprise Dr. & Annjo Ct. via Nashville Bus Station and Bay 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Forest. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lynchburg via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Forest is 444 miles. The road distance is 511.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Forest without a car is to train which takes 17h 42m and costs $230 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Indianapolis to Forest, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Forest is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $470 and takes 17h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 18h 11m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Forest, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Forest via Charlottesville and Lynchburg in around 17h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Forest is 511 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Indianapolis to Forest.
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