There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Indianapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND)MCI - IND
4h 17m$182–472Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421
9h 25m$73–156Train, bus via Bloomington
- Take the train from Kansas City to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
13h 7m$104–282Drive 481.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Indianapolis481.5 mi
8h 4m$88–127Train, bus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
10h 20m$133–268Train
- Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
14h 15m$117–262
Kansas City to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Indianapolis is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $180 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kansas City to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Indianapolis via Naperville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Kansas City and Indianapolis is 490 miles. The road distance is 484.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Indianapolis without a car is to bus which takes 9h 25m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kansas City to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Kansas City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $180 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 9h 25m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Indianapolis (IND) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 9h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Kansas City to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- 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
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $50–80
- Flexible Fares
- $70–110
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 3:06 PM in Kansas City and 4:06 PM in Indianapolis.
Kansas City to Indianapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Naperville Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Indianapolis is 484 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Kansas City to Indianapolis.
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