There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
4h 2m$104–654Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
13h 33m$110–169Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
15h 9m$322–522Drive 586.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Indianapoliscar 586.5 mi
9h 52m$107–155Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
13h 45m$119–175
Minneapolis to Indianapolis by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Harrison & Kedzie and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Indianapolis via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Indianapolis is 527 miles. The road distance is 590 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 13h 33m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 33m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 15h 9m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago, Cumberland, Kedzie-Homan, Harrison & Kedzie, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 1:03 AM in Minneapolis and 2:03 AM in Indianapolis.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Indianapolis is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Minneapolis to Indianapolis.
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