There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (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 from Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORF - IND
6h 37m$127–582Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
8h 56m$123–560Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
21h 30m$143–270Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
21h 38m$242–468Drive 714.8 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Indianapoliscar 714.8 mi
12h 35m$131–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
24h 56m$304–614
Virginia Beach to Indianapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Norfolk and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Indianapolis is 618 miles. The road distance is 719 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 21h 30m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 21h 30m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 24h 56m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Virginia Beach to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Indianapolis is 719 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis.
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