There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Grand Forks by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi
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 18m$118–522Bus
- 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 Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
21h$182–302Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
22h 46m$289–572Drive 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
7h 17m$237–662Bus 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
7h 54m$128–496Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
22h 51m$316–614
Indianapolis (IND) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) flights
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 18m 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, Minneapolis and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
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 and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 18m 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 18m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $310 and takes 21h.
Indianapolis to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Forks is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:12 AM in Indianapolis and 3:12 AM 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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Grand Forks via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Fargo in around 21h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Indianapolis to Grand Forks International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- 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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