There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Indianapolis (IND)plane TVC - IND
4h 47m$90–478Drive 376.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Indianapoliscar 376.5 mi
7h 27m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolisbus
12h 25m$75–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI 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
15h 12m$140–297Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
16h 8m$127–232
Traverse City to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Indianapolis via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Traverse City and Indianapolis is 370 miles. The road distance is 378.7 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Traverse City to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Traverse City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 12h 25m.
Traverse City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Indianapolis is 379 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Traverse City to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Indianapolis via Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary Bus Station in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Traverse City to Indianapolis via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- 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
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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