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How to get fromIndianapolis to New Orleansby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane IND - MSY
    6h 40m
    $553–955

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    20h 40m
    $142–278

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    19h 57m
    $298–602

  4. Drive 817.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to New Orleanscar car 817.5 mi
    13h 20m
    $150–216

  5. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane IND - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    8h 33m
    $150–668

Indianapolis to New Orleans by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 20h 40m.

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