There are 7 ways to get from Reston to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
4h$464–1,104Drive 543.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Indianapoliscar 543.4 mi
10h 18m$100–144Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
19h$105–172Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
20h 1m$173–424Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
4h 37m$956–1,608Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
5h 40m$406–1,113Bus via Dulles Airport
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
19h 19m$114–195
Reston to Indianapolis by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h and costs $460 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Indianapolis via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 1m.
The distance between Reston and Indianapolis is 499 miles. The road distance is 546.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 19h and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Reston to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Reston to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reston to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h and costs $460 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 19h, you could also train, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 20h 1m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Indianapolis Union Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 19h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Reston to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Reston to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Indianapolis is 547 miles. It takes approximately 10h 18m to drive from Reston to Indianapolis.
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