There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
2h 31m$639–980Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
11h 30m$70–140Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
15h 38m$155–340Drive 500.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapoliscar 500.5 mi
8h 30m$92–132Train, bus via Galesburg
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
13h 1m$120–255Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
16h 3m$190–420
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 3m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Indianapolis is 467 miles. The road distance is 503.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 30m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $420 and takes 16h 3m.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to Indianapolis Union Station via East Village - Bay C, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Kansas City Airport (MCI). It is currently 5:44 PM in Kansas City Airport (MCI) and 6:44 PM in Indianapolis.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Indianapolis.
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