There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly, line 25 bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
- Take the bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedwaybus
5h 12m$106–606Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
14h 3m$99–164Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
16h 17m$324–524Drive 582.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500car 582.9 mi
9h 46m$107–154Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
18h 4m$125–250
Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 14h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 is to fly and line 25 bus which takes 5h 12m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Indianapolis 500. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway via Chicago Bus Station and Ctc-P. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Indianapolis 500 is 534 miles. The road distance is 586.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 without a car is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 is to bus which takes 14h 3m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 16h 17m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Indianapolis 500, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Indianapolis 500 via Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-P, and 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway in around 14h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Indianapolis 500 via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Indianapolis, Ctc-P, and 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway in around 16h 17m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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
- Phone
- +1 317-635-3344
- Website
- IndyGo
Bus from Ctc-P to 16th St - Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- IndyGo
- Schedules at
- IndyGo Routes
- Seniors 65+, Youth 18 and under, Persons with disabilities,
- $1
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500 is 586 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Minneapolis to Indianapolis 500.
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