There are 4 ways to get from Jackson to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane JAN - IND
5h 12m$136–598Drive 638.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jackson to Indianapoliscar 638.8 mi
11h 51m$110–158Bus
- Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
15h 10m$114–172Train, bus
- Take the train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
15h 45m$362–558
Jackson to Indianapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jackson to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Jackson to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Jackson to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Jackson and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.
The distance between Jackson and Indianapolis is 580 miles. The road distance is 642.5 miles.
The best way to get from Jackson to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 15h 10m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Jackson to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Jackson to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jackson station.
The best way to get from Jackson to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 15h 10m.
Jackson to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Jackson. It is currently 10:41 PM in Jackson and 11:41 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Jackson, MS, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jackson to Indianapolis Union Station via Memphis Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 15h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Indianapolis via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Indianapolis via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Jackson/Vicksburg to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $45–55
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Jackson to Indianapolis is 643 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Jackson to Indianapolis.
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