There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Grand Forks by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Indianapolis to Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane IND - GFK
6h 9m$113–522Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus
21h 55m$173–272Train, bus via Fargo
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station to Fargo Airportbus Msp
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
22h 46m$252–499Drive 897.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Grand Forkscar 897.1 mi
14h 55m$164–237Fly Indianapolis to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane IND - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forkstaxi
6h 57m$232–662Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Grand Forks International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane FWA - GFK
11h 25m$128–516Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus
23h 10m$234–476Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus
24h 17m$200–340Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Grand Forksbus
26h 34m$241–396
Indianapolis to Grand Forks by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Grand Forks. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Grand Forks via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Grand Forks is 813 miles. The road distance is 902.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Grand Forks without a car is to bus which takes 21h 55m and costs $170 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Indianapolis to Grand Forks, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $280 and takes 21h 55m.
Indianapolis to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Forks is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:21 PM in Indianapolis and 12:21 PM in Grand Forks.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Grand Forks via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 21h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Indianapolis to Grand Forks International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Atlanta, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Grand Forks is 902 miles. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Indianapolis to Grand Forks.
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