There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) 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 from Indianapolis
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane IND - MSY
5h 31m$552–952Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- 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
22h 46m$138–273Bus, 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
20h 58m$260–589Drive 828.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY)car 828.2 mi
13h 33m$152–219Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
9h 25m$392–832
Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $550 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to New Orleans Airport (MSY). However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Louis Armstrong Airport via St Louis Bus Station and UPT Bus Bay 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.
The distance between Indianapolis and New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 729 miles. The road distance is 833 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 58m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY), including transfers.
Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $550 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 22h 46m.
Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 11:12 PM in Indianapolis and 10:12 PM in New Orleans Airport (MSY).
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and New Orleans Airport (MSY), 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 Louis Armstrong Airport via St Louis Bus Station, New Orleans Bus Station, and UPT Bus Bay 2 in around 22h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–600
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
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY) is 833 miles. It takes approximately 13h 33m to drive from Indianapolis to New Orleans Airport (MSY).
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