There are 4 ways to get from Indianapolis to Helena by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Helena Regional Airport (HLN)plane IND - HLN
8h 8m$173–715Bus
- 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 Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MTbus
36h 5m$349–579Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MTbus
38h 52m$522–1,104Drive 1,616.4 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Helenacar 1,616.4 mi
26h 25m$295–427
Indianapolis to Helena by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Helena is to drive which costs $290 - $430 and takes 26h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Helena is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Helena. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Helena, MT via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Helena is 1400 miles. The road distance is 1625.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Helena without a car is to bus which takes 36h 5m and costs $340 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Indianapolis to Helena, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Helena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Helena is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 36h 5m.
Indianapolis to Helena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Helena is 2h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 4:33 AM in Indianapolis and 2:33 AM in Helena.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Helena, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Helena Regional Airport (HLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Helena, MT via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 36h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Helena Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Helena Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Helena Regional Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Shelby Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,000
- 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
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Butte, MT to Helena, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
Bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Helena, MT
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://saltlakeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 406-470-0727
- [email protected]
- Website
- northern.rural-transit.com
Bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Great Falls Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- northern.rural-transit.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Helena is 1626 miles. It takes approximately 26h 25m to drive from Indianapolis to Helena.
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