There are 6 ways to get from McLean to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
4h 31m$465–1,107Drive 556.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean to Indianapoliscar 556.9 mi
9h 56m$102–147Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
18h 33m$103–168Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
19h 54m$194–426Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
4h 50m$957–1,610Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
5h 52m$407–1,115
McLean to Indianapolis by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 18h 33m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $460 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Indianapolis via Ballston+Bay A, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Indianapolis via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.
The distance between McLean and Indianapolis is 510 miles. The road distance is 560.2 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 18h 33m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from McLean to Indianapolis, including transfers.
McLean to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from McLean to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $460 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 18h 33m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 19h 54m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Chain Bridge Rd to Indianapolis via Ballston+Bay H, Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 18h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
McLean to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Indianapolis is 560 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from McLean to Indianapolis.
There are 881+ hotels available in Indianapolis.