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How to get fromIndianapolis to Mason Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Indianapolis to Mason City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Mason City

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    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane IND - MCW
    5h 48m
    $95–450

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane IND - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Mason Citycar car
    7h 3m
    $80–422

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson 802
    13h 15m
    $131–222

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus
    17h 6m
    $257–487

  5. Drive 514.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Mason Citycar car 514.5 mi
    9h 1m
    $94–136

  6. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Mason City

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane LAF - MCW
    7h 47m
    $103–398

  7. Fly Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane IND - MSP
    2. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Mason Citybus bus
    7h 48m
    $564–1,189

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ORD - MCW
    7h 30m
    $100–371

  9. Bus via Mason City

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus bus Jefferson 804
    13h 30m
    $130–220

  10. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Clear Lake Jct.bus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    15h 25m
    $166–232

Indianapolis (IND) to Mason City (MCW) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Mason City, IA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Mason City (MCW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Mason City via Des Moines and Clear Lake Jct. in around 13h 15m.

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