There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Howard University by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane IND - DCA
4h 10m$955–1,606Drive 560.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Howard Universitycar 560.9 mi
10h 7m$103–148Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
16h 20m$109–163Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Stationtrain Cardinal
19h 4m$181–432Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane IND - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 54m$556–1,108Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane IND - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 1m$407–1,457Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
18h 25m$111–171
Indianapolis to Howard University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Howard University is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Howard University is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $950 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Howard University. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW via Harrisburg Bus Station and Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Howard University station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Howard University is 525 miles. The road distance is 564.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Howard University without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Indianapolis to Howard University, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Howard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Howard University is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $950 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 16h 20m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 19h 4m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Howard University, DC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Howard University via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Florida Av NW+Georgia Av NW in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Howard University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Howard University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Howard University is 564 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Indianapolis to Howard University.
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