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How to get fromLafayette to Indianapolisby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lafayette to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LFT - IND
    6h 10m
    $143–665

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    23h 5m
    $289–621

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Atlantabus bus Houston
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2512
    23h 21m
    $202–289

  4. Drive 855.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Indianapoliscar car 855.2 mi
    15h 46m
    $157–226

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    24h 20m
    $153–316

Lafayette to Indianapolis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lafayette to Indianapolis via Atlanta, Doraville Station, Garnett Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 23h 21m.

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