There are 4 ways to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) 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
5h 28m$552–952Bus (Greyhound)
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
21h 26m$142–271Train, bus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
21h 6m$267–560Drive 826.9 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND)car 826.9 mi
13h 34m$151–218
New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 26m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $550 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Indianapolis Airport (IND). However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Airport via St Louis Bus Station and Ctc-A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
The distance between New Orleans and Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 725 miles. The road distance is 831.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 6m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND), including transfers.
New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $550 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 26m.
New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 1:10 AM in New Orleans and 2:10 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND).
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Indianapolis Airport (IND), 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 Airport via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Ctc-A in around 21h 26m.
- 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
- $180–850
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
- $160–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND) is 832 miles. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from New Orleans to Indianapolis Airport (IND).
There are 716+ hotels available in Indianapolis Airport (IND).





