There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSY - IND
6h 34m$554–954Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1173
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
20h 5m$147–285Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus Btw 1402
19h 40mDrive 817.6 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Indianapoliscar 817.6 mi
13h 18m$150–216
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 20h 5m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $550 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.
The distance between New Orleans and Indianapolis is 740 miles. The road distance is 822.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis, including transfers.
New Orleans to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $550 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 20h 5m.
New Orleans to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 3:19 PM in New Orleans and 4:19 PM in Indianapolis.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Indianapolis is 822 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from New Orleans to Indianapolis.
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