There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
4h 8m$504–1,104Drive 577.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Indianapoliscar 577.4 mi
9h 40m$106–153Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
11h 55m$126–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
13h 26m$193–397Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Madison to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2514
13h 10m$122–198
Saint Paul to Indianapolis by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $500 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Indianapolis is 528 miles. The road distance is 580.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Indianapolis without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 11h 55m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Saint Paul to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $400 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Indianapolis Union Station via Chicago, Cumberland, UIC-Halsted, and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Madison to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 3:43 AM in Saint Paul and 4:43 AM in Indianapolis.
Saint Paul to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Indianapolis is 581 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Saint Paul to Indianapolis.
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