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How to get fromWashington DC to Indianapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington DC to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DCA - IND
    4h 26m
    $955–1,606

  2. Bus via Indianapolis Union Station (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    18h 32m
    $93–182

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    17h 38m
    $97–171

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    19h 33m
    $192–432

  5. Drive  560.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Indianapoliscar car 560.8 mi
    10h 8m
    $103–148

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane IAD - IND
    4h 49m
    $464–1,105

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane BWI - IND
    5h 2m
    $406–1,654

Washington DC to Indianapolis by foot and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 520.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indianapolis (IND) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Indianapolis via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 17h 38m.

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