There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Columbus by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, subway, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Columbusbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
3h 30m$27–50Drive 174.7 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Columbuscar 174.7 mi
3h$32–47Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane MDW - CMH
4h 49m$87–567Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane ORD - CMH
5h 24m$562–917
Indiana to Columbus by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Columbus is to bus which costs $27 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Columbus is to drive which takes 3h and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Columbus. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Indiana and Columbus is 180 miles. The road distance is 175.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Columbus without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $27 - $50.
The bus from Indianapolis to Columbus takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Indiana to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Columbus is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Indiana to Columbus.
Book your Indiana to Columbus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to Columbus twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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