There are 7 ways to get from Olathe to Indianapolis by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Olathe to Kansas-City-Airport-MCItaxi
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MCI - IND
3h 16m$765–1,135Drive 499 mi
cheapest- Drive from Olathe to Indianapoliscar 499 mi
8h 29m$92–132Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0180s / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 52m$136–227Train, bus via St. Louis
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
13h 23m$173–321Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 57m$190–331Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
13h 34m$227–416Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
14h 42m$255–477
Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Olathe to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Olathe to Indianapolis is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $750 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Olathe station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Olathe to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Indianapolis via Naperville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.
The distance between Olathe and Indianapolis is 506 miles. The road distance is 501.9 miles.
The best way to get from Olathe to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Olathe to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Olathe to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Olathe to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Olathe to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $480 and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Olathe, KS, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Olathe to Indianapolis Union Station via Kansas City Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Olathe to Indianapolis via Kansas City, Naperville, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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/
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/
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Olathe to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Olathe. It is currently 6:39 PM in Olathe and 7:39 PM in Indianapolis.
Olathe to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Olathe to Indianapolis is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Olathe to Indianapolis.
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