There are 5 ways to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Woodward & Clifford
best- Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus Bsb 15
7h 17m$31–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
11h 23m$261–416Drive 286.7 mi
- Drive from Royal Oak to Indianapoliscar 286.7 mi
5h 10m$53–76Train, fly
- Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
4h 52m$435–1,321Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
7h 35m$47–77
Royal Oak to Indianapolis by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis is to bus via Woodward & Clifford which costs $30 - $75 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $430 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Oak to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Woodward & 11 Mile and arriving at Indianapolis via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Royal Oak to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Royal Oak Amtrak and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Royal Oak and Indianapolis is 294 miles. The road distance is 288.4 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Woodward & Clifford which takes 7h 17m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Royal Oak to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit station.
Royal Oak to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Royal Oak Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis is to bus via Woodward & Clifford which takes 7h 17m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $420 and takes 11h 23m.
What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Detroit to Indianapolis once daily. Tickets cost $27–70 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 11h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Royal Oak to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Royal Oak to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royal Oak to Indianapolis is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Royal Oak to Indianapolis.
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