There are 8 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly from Chippewa County International Airport
best- Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Indianapolis (IND)plane CIU - IND
6h 4m$157–574Drive 531 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapoliscar 531 mi
8h 33m$97–140Bus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus
17h 14m$102–202Bus, train via Lansing
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
19h 4m$185–382Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport
- Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Indianapolis (IND)plane YAM - IND
6h 35m$134–706Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
17h 29m$115–212Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
17h 57m$159–327Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
20h 36m$175–362
Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Sault Ste. Marie, MI and arriving at Indianapolis, IN via St. Ignace and Detroit, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.
The distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Indianapolis is 499 miles. The road distance is 534.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 17h 14m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Sault Ste. Marie, MI station.
The best way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 17h 14m.
Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace Transportation Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis is 534 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Indianapolis (IND) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sault Ste. Marie to Indianapolis, IN via Sault Ste. Marie, MI, St. Ignace, and Detroit, MI in around 17h 14m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Indianapolis via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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