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How to get fromSan Diego to Indianaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Indiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Indianapolis

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SAN - IND
    5h 1m
    $121–217

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    6h 1m
    $85–344

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $368–583

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2d 3h

  5. Drive  2,037.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Indianapoliscar car 2,037.6 mi
    33h 9m
    $372–538

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    5h 40m
    $104–429

San Diego to Indiana by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$368Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,793.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Indiana, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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