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How to get fromIndianapolis to Washingtonby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Washington by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    6h 1m
    $52–104

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    12h 27m
    $163–348

  3. Drive 292.5 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Washingtoncar car 292.5 mi
    4h 59m
    $54–78

  4. Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane IND - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $116–640

  5. Fly to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane IND - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Warrenton, MOshuttle bus
    8h 47m
    $190–567

Indianapolis to Washington by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Washington, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Indianapolis to Washington Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 27m.

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