There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to South Dakota by plane, train, bus, 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 to Watertown Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane IND - ATY
6h 4m$102–495Fly to Sioux Falls
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane IND - FSD
7h 22m$89–464Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Albert Leabus
- Take the bus from Albert Lea to Sioux Fallsbus
20h 50m$282–536Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus
25h 15m$180–318Drive 732.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Sioux Fallscar 732.3 mi
12h 22m$134–193Fly to Aberdeen Regional Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)plane IND - ABR
6h 12m$109–508Fly to Rapid City
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Rapid City (RAP)plane IND - RAP
8h 40m$123–567
Indianapolis (IND) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to South Dakota is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to South Dakota is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis station to South Dakota. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at 10th/St. Paul SW corner via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Maple/Career NE corner and The Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.
The distance between Indianapolis and South Dakota is 683 miles. The road distance is 736.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to South Dakota without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 50m and costs $280 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Indianapolis to South Dakota, including transfers.
Indianapolis to South Dakota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to South Dakota is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 25h 15m.
Indianapolis to South Dakota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
South Dakota is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 12:16 PM in Indianapolis and 11:16 AM in South Dakota.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and South Dakota, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to 10th/St. Paul SW corner via Des Moines, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, Maple/Career NE corner, and The Bus Stop in around 25h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Watertown Municipal Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Watertown Municipal Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Aberdeen Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Indianapolis to Aberdeen Regional Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Sioux Falls via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Indianapolis to Sioux Falls via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Sioux Falls via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Sioux Falls via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Sioux Falls via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Indianapolis to Sioux Falls via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Rapid City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Albert Lea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Albert Lea to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–100
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 Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to South Dakota is 737 miles. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Indianapolis to South Dakota.
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