There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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 to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
9h 25m$139–213Drive 364.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Mount Vernoncar 364.6 mi
6h 24m$67–97Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 54m$172–294Fly from Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane IND - CID
6h 12m$127–467Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
7h 20m$131–408
Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Iowa City via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Mount Vernon is 431 miles. The road distance is 366.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $130 - $220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $470 and takes 6h 12m.
Indianapolis to Mount Vernon bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Mount Vernon is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 1:58 PM in Indianapolis and 12:58 PM in Mount Vernon.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Mount Vernon, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon via Chicago Bus Station and Iowa City in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Indianapolis to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Mount Vernon is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Indianapolis to Mount Vernon.
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