There are 7 ways to get from Virginia to Indianapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DCA - IND
4h 5m$954–1,604Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane IAD - IND
4h 24m$89–485Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
21h 7mBus
- 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$144–272Drive 714.8 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Indianapoliscar 714.8 mi
12h 35m$131–189Subway, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane BWI - IND
5h 16m$406–1,113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
24h 57m$299–614
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $950 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia 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 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 57m.
The distance between Virginia and Indianapolis is 519 miles. The road distance is 719 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Indianapolis without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Virginia to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Virginia to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $950 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 21h 30m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $650 and takes 24h 57m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Indianapolis Union Station via Philadelphia Bus Station in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
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
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
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
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Richmond to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.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/
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Virginia to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Indianapolis is 719 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Virginia to Indianapolis.
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