There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 100 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RDU - IND
4h 58m$108–570Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
18h 53m$116–211Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
22h 21m$271–573Drive 612.6 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Indianapolis, INcar 612.6 mi
10h 54m$112–162Bus via High Point
- Take the bus from Raleigh to High Pointbus
- Take the bus from High Point to Winston-Salembus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Indianapolisbus
19h 9m$200–287Train via Arlington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
24h 22m$326–662
Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN is to line 100 bus and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Indianapolis, IN station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center) and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Indianapolis, IN. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Greensboro and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.
The distance between Raleigh and Indianapolis, IN is 517 miles. The road distance is 616.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN without a car is to bus which takes 18h 53m and costs $110 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN, including transfers.
Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN is to bus which takes 18h 53m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 22h 21m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Indianapolis Union Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Columbus in around 18h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Indianapolis via Greensboro and Charlottesville in around 22h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Greensboro to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 919 485 7433
- [email protected]
- Website
- gotriangle.org
Bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://gotriangle.org/
- Regular one-way fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Winston Salem(Trans Center)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Raleigh to High Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from High Point to Winston-Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $21–30
Bus from Winston Salem to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Winston Salem(Trans Center) station.
Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN is 616 miles. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Raleigh to Indianapolis, IN.
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