There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Indianapolis
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
4h 12m$512–1,116Bus
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 / ...
12h 35m$93–150Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
14h 48m$147–362Drive 586.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, INcar 586.9 mi
9h 53m$108–155Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane MSP - FWA
- Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
6h 27m$115–501Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
14h 51m$110–173
Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Indianapolis, IN station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Indianapolis, IN is 525 miles. The road distance is 590.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 12h 35m, you could also train, which costs $140 - $370 and takes 14h 48m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two 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 Bus Station in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- 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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis, IN is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 4:56 PM in Minneapolis and 5:56 PM in Indianapolis, IN.
Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN is 590 miles. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Minneapolis to Indianapolis, IN.
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