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How to get fromIndianapolis to Lexingtonby bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lexington by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 5m
    $37–68

  2. Drive 182.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Lexingtoncar car 182.9 mi
    3h 21m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, drive via Louisville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    6h 54m
    $37–68

  4. Bus, drive via Louisville #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 17m
    $36–65

  5. Bus, drive via Louisville #3 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 24m
    $36–65

  6. Bus, drive via Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    2. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar car
    7h 59m
    $60–163

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Lexington. However, you can take the bus to Louisville, KY, walk to S Roy Wilkins @ W Muhammad Ali, take the line 10 bus to Market @ S 6th, walk to S 5th @ W Jefferson, take the line 31 bus to Middletown Station @ Target, then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can drive from Indianapolis to Lexington in around 3h 21m.

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