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

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    6h 46m
    $210–865

  2. 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 40m
    $343–646

  3. 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
    46h 12m
    $718–1,438

  4. Drive 2,049.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Indianapoliscar car 2,049.3 mi
    32h 46m
    $374–541

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BUR - IND
    8h 9m
    $229–911

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGB - IND
    9h 49m
    $218–908

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    9h 13m
    $243–733

Los Angeles to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 40m.

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