There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Olathe by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
- Take the taxi from Kansas-City-Airport-MCI to Olathetaxi
4h$762–1,142Drive 499.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Olathecar 499.5 mi
8h 28m$92–132Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
9h 22m$139–227Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
12h 17m$174–322Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
11h 5m$181–331Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
14h 40m$254–480Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas Citytrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
14h 44m$212–401
Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Olathe is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Olathe is to fly and taxi which takes 4h and costs $750 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to Olathe station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Olathe. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Kansas City via Chicago Union Station and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Olathe is 507 miles. The road distance is 502.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Olathe without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Indianapolis to Olathe, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Olathe is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $480 and takes 14h 40m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Olathe, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Olathe via St Louis Bus Station and Kansas City Bus Station in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Olathe via Chicago Union Station, Naperville Amtrak Station, and Kansas City in around 14h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Olathe bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Olathe is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 7:59 PM in Indianapolis and 6:59 PM in Olathe.
Indianapolis to Olathe train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Olathe is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Indianapolis to Olathe.
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