There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Indiana by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane SFO - IND
6h 49m$202–714Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SJC - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
8h 28m$132–579Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2d 6h$384–617Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
2d 10h$582–1,451Drive 2,243.3 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Indianapoliscar 2,243.3 mi
35h 8m$410–592Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SFO - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 34m$140–307Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SFO - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 20m$190–437Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OAK - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
7h 29m$136–573
San Francisco to Indiana by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Indiana is to fly and train which costs $140 - $310 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Indiana is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $200 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between San Francisco and Indiana is 1980 miles. The road distance is 2256.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Indiana without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $380 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from San Francisco to Indiana, including transfers.
San Francisco to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Indiana is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs $200 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h.
San Francisco to Indiana bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Indiana is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 3:41 PM in San Francisco and 6:41 PM in Indiana.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Indiana, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Indianapolis Union Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Indiana is 2256 miles. It takes approximately 35h 8m to drive from San Francisco to Indiana.
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