There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus 2511
7h 8m$44–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
8h 21m$155–245Drive 270.3 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Wauwatosacar 270.3 mi
5h 2m$50–72Fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane IND - MKE
6h 41m$476–970Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
8h 24m$77–104Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
6h 29m$399–882Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 31 bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from N5 & Clybourn to Wauwatosa & Harwoodbus
7h$96–446
Indianapolis to Wauwatosa by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Wauwatosa & Harwood via N5 & Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Wauwatosa is 281 miles. The road distance is 271.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Wauwatosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Wauwatosa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $470 - $1,000 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Wauwatosa, WI, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to State & N74 via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and N5 & Clybourn in around 8h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Indianapolis to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
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 Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $37–41
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Website
- Milwaukee County Transit
Bus from N5 & Clybourn to Wauwatosa & Harwood
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Milwaukee County Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Wauwatosa bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wauwatosa is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 6:39 AM in Indianapolis and 5:39 AM in Wauwatosa.
Indianapolis to Wauwatosa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Wauwatosa is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Indianapolis to Wauwatosa.
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