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How to get fromSchenectady to Indianapolisby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Schenectady to Indianapolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Albany County Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ALB - IND
    6h 55m
    $156–856

  2. Drive  762.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Schenectady to Indianapoliscar car 762.5 mi
    13h 10m
    $140–201

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolis, INbus bus Detroit / ...
    15h 45m
    $159–391

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2687
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    20h 40m
    $145–217

  5. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane EWR - IND
    8h 41m
    $228–1,351

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LGA - IND
    8h 58m
    $248–883

  7. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane JFK - IND
    8h 44m
    $451–1,842

  8. Bus via Albany Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus bus Adt A291-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    22h 47m
    $148–312

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    27h 39m
    $259–642

Schenectady to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Indianapolis via New York Midtown in around 20h 40m.

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