There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Jackson by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Toledo to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 50m$67–125Drive 225.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Jacksoncar 225.8 mi
3h 59m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
10h 4m$129–269Fly to Detroit, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain
5h 58m$445–1,349Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
8h 15m$54–97Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane IND - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus
7h 50m$112–676
Indianapolis to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Jackson is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Jackson is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Jackson Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Jackson is 356 miles. The road distance is 227.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Indianapolis to Jackson, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Jackson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
Indianapolis to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Jackson is to bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Jackson Station via Toledo in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- 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 Gary Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Jackson bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
Indianapolis to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Jackson is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Indianapolis to Jackson.
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