There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IND - MSP
4h 7m$504–1,105Drive 578.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Saint Paulcar 578.3 mi
9h 40m$106–153Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus FlixBus 2514
- Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus FlixBus 2548
13h 10m$115–174Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
13h 31m$152–354Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FWA - MSP
5h 56m$109–519Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
16h 12m$116–206
Indianapolis to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Saint Paul is 529 miles. The road distance is 581.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Indianapolis to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 10m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $360 and takes 13h 31m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Saint Paul Union Depot via Madison in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
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 St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Saint Paul is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:23 AM in Indianapolis and 11:23 PM in Saint Paul.
Indianapolis to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Saint Paul is 582 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Indianapolis to Saint Paul.
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