There are 5 ways to get from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Line 71 bus, fly
best- Take the bus from 3rd Ave N & 2nd St to Robert St & Kellogg Blvdbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MSP - IND
4h 37m$506–1,108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
14h 1m$91–172Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
14h 46m$192–402Drive 577.6 mi
- Drive from South Saint Paul to Indianapoliscar 577.6 mi
9h 41m$106–153Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
19h 53m$127–254
South Saint Paul to Indianapolis by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 14h 1m.
The fastest way to get from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis is to line 71 bus and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from 3rd Ave N & 2nd St and arriving at Indianapolis via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 46m.
The distance between South Saint Paul and Indianapolis is 533 miles. The road distance is 581 miles.
The best way to get from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 14h 1m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis, including transfers.
South Saint Paul to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
South Saint Paul to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis is to bus which takes 14h 1m and costs $90 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 14h 46m.
What companies run services between South Saint Paul, MN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from 3rd Ave N & 2nd St to Indianapolis via Robert St & Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Concord St N & Hardman Ave to Indianapolis via Robert St & Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from 3rd Ave N & 2nd St to Robert St & Kellogg Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
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More Questions & Answers
South Saint Paul to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of South Saint Paul. It is currently 6:28 AM in South Saint Paul and 7:28 AM in Indianapolis.
South Saint Paul to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Saint Paul to Indianapolis is 581 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from South Saint Paul to Indianapolis.
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