There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Reno by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane IND - RNO
7h 46m$182–852Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
2d$390–594Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
2d 3h$1,208–2,065Drive 2,027.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Renocar 2,027.5 mi
31h 20m$370–535Train to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane LAF - RNO
12h 1m$192–764Bus to Covington, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane CVG - RNO
10h 52m$280–1,231
Indianapolis to Reno by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Reno is to train and fly which costs $190 - $800 and takes 12h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Reno is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Reno. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Reno via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Indianapolis and Reno is 1798 miles. The road distance is 2039.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $390 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Indianapolis to Reno, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Reno bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Reno is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Covington to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Reno bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Reno is 3h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 9:17 PM in Indianapolis and 6:17 PM in Reno.
Indianapolis to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Reno is 2039 miles. It takes approximately 31h 20m to drive from Indianapolis to Reno.
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