There are 6 ways to get from Salem to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BOS - IND
5h 38m$185–965Bus via Chelsea
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
24h 2m$153–318Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2642 / ...
23h 45m$165–287Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
24h 8m$277–627Drive 922.5 mi
- Drive from Salem to Indianapoliscar 922.5 mi
16h 50m$169–244Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
29h 42m$356–1,412
Salem to Indianapolis by bus, subway, and foot (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Indianapolis is to bus via Chelsea which costs $150 - $320 and takes 24h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Indianapolis via Boston and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Indianapolis via North Station, Boston and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 42m.
The distance between Salem and Indianapolis is 852 miles. The road distance is 927.9 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 23h 45m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Salem to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Salem to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Salem to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h 45m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $1,500 and takes 29h 42m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Indianapolis via Surface Rd @ Hanover St, Haymarket, Downtown Crossing, Boston, and New York Midtown in around 23h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Salem to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Indianapolis is 928 miles. It takes approximately 16h 50m to drive from Salem to Indianapolis.
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