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, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
7h 15m$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$155–320Drive 286.4 mi
- Drive from Royal Oak to Indianapoliscar 286.4 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 53m$86–507Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
7h 32m$47–87
Royal Oak to Indianapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis is to bus via Woodward & Clifford which costs $30 - $75 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $85 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Oak to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Woodward & 11 Mile and arriving at Indianapolis, IN via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
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 288.1 miles.
The best way to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Woodward & Clifford which takes 7h 15m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Royal Oak to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Royal Oak to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI 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 15m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $320 and takes 11h 23m.
What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN 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
- $75–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- 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
Train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Royal Oak to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN 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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