There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IND - MSY
6h 45m$553–955Fly Indianapolis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane IND - GPT
- Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
9h 12m$135–663Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
19h 57m$209–489Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
21h 45m$148–239Drive 817.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to New Orleanscar 817.5 mi
13h 20m$150–216Bus to Louisville International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SDF - MSY
7h 53m$136–703
Indianapolis to New Orleans by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to New Orleans station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
The distance between Indianapolis and New Orleans is 741 miles. The road distance is 822.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 57m and costs $200 - $490.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans, including transfers.
Indianapolis to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $550 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 45m.
Indianapolis to New Orleans bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
New Orleans is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:51 PM in Indianapolis and 6:51 PM in New Orleans.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and Frontier Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 21h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to New Orleans is 822 miles. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Indianapolis to New Orleans.
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