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

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

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  1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MSY - IND
    4h 51m
    $563–930

  2. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    19h 45m
    $281–566

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1173
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    20h 5m
    $156–290

  5. Drive 817.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Indianapoliscar car 817.6 mi
    13h 18m
    $150–216

  6. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LCH - IND
    5h 36m
    $143–665

Louisiana to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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