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How to get fromLos Angeles to Indianaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Indiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    6h 39m
    $170–345

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 35m
    $118–388

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    45h 55m
    $383–570

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    45h 57m
    $1,183–1,816

  5. Drive  2,049.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Indianapoliscar car 2,049.2 mi
    32h 47m
    $374–541

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 15m
    $148–628

  7. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 12m
    $127–514

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    7h 55m
    $153–599

  9. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    8h 48m
    $176–771

Los Angeles to Indiana by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Indiana, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 55m.

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