There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, 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.
Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane IND - MHK
6h 49m$122–512Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus Greyhound US0180s
13h 10m$97–190Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
- Drive from Topeka Station to Manhattancar
16h 34m$233–475Drive 600.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Manhattancar 600.6 mi
10h 1m$110–159Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane IND - SLN
- Take the bus from Salina to Manhattan KSbus
10h 11m$119–527Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KSbus
18h 14m$189–384
Indianapolis to Manhattan by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan is to bus which costs $95 - $190 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Manhattan KS via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Manhattan is 581 miles. The road distance is 604.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Manhattan is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 13h 10m.
Indianapolis to Manhattan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Manhattan is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 5:39 AM in Indianapolis and 4:39 AM in Manhattan.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Manhattan, KS, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Manhattan KS via St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Salina Municipal Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
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 Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Salina to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Manhattan KS
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Manhattan is 604 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Indianapolis to Manhattan.
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