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How to get fromKansas City to Indianapolisby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Indianapolis by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MCI - IND
    4h 18m
    $602–1,002

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 31m
    $70–145

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h 30m
    $122–254

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    13h 7m
    $164–336

  5. Drive 484.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Indianapoliscar car 484.9 mi
    8h 11m
    $89–128

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    14h 14m
    $195–403

Kansas City to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On 12Th At Washington Eastbound Midblock to Indianapolis Union Station via On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 10h 31m.

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