There are 4 ways to get from Reno to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane RNO - IND
6h 31m$180–768Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
2d$390–596Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
2d 2h$1,294–2,002Drive 2,026.1 mi
- Drive from Reno to Indianapoliscar 2,026.1 mi
31h 21m$370–535
Reno to Indianapolis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Indianapolis is to fly which costs $180 - $800 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Indianapolis via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Reno to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Reno and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Reno and Indianapolis is 1797 miles. The road distance is 2038 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $390 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Reno to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Reno to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $2,000 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Indianapolis via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Indianapolis via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,100–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–270
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Indianapolis is 3h ahead of Reno. It is currently 6:36 PM in Reno and 9:36 PM in Indianapolis.
Reno to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Indianapolis is 2038 miles. It takes approximately 31h 21m to drive from Reno to Indianapolis.
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