There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Royal Oak by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MIbus Cincinnati
6h 16m$29–71Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtraktrain Wolverine
11h 44m$127–295Drive 287.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Royal Oakcar 287.2 mi
5h 8m$53–76Fly from Indianapolis, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Detroit (DTW)plane IND - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain
5h 44m$429–1,316Bus via Woodward & Hendrie (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
6h 59m$41–76Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Detroit (DTW)plane FWA - DTW
7h 14m$89–470
Indianapolis to Royal Oak by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Royal Oak is to bus via Woodward & Hendrie which costs $40 - $80 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Royal Oak is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis, IN and arriving at Woodward & Washington via Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Royal Oak. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Royal Oak is 294 miles. The road distance is 288.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Royal Oak without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $29 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Indianapolis to Royal Oak, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Indianapolis, IN station.
Indianapolis to Royal Oak train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Royal Oak is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $29 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 11h 44m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Royal Oak, MI, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI once daily. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Royal Oak Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
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
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Detroit, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Royal Oak bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Detroit, MI station.
Indianapolis to Royal Oak train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Royal Oak is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Indianapolis to Royal Oak.
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