There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IND - MSP
4h 26m$506–1,107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
13h 2m$91–171Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
12h 54m$161–321Drive 583.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 583.6 mi
9h 48m$107–154Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FWA - MSP
6h 13m$116–501Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 3m$194–401Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
16h 15m$116–205
Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Bus Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Raymond Ave Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 526 miles. The road distance is 587 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 54m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 13h 2m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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