How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Indianapolis?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Indianapolis start from £85. The average price for this train route is around £114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Indianapolis?

The average train journey time from New York City to Indianapolis is 23h 13m, covering a distance of 644 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 35m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Indianapolis route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Indianapolis?

The earliest train from New York City to Indianapolis departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 06:40.

Train New York City to Indianapolis from £81 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Indianapolis on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 35m	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 35m	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 13m	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 13m	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 13m	05:15	Greyhound Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Indianapolis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Indianapolis. The journey takes about 21 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day

21h 35mAverage duration

647 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£52 - £321	Average duration21h 35m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£85 - £1,027	Average duration23h 13m	CO₂ emissions 94kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in New York City and Indianapolis?

New York City

A
Penn Station
254 W 31st St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Indianapolis

A
Greyhound Amtrak Station
350 S Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £85

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Indianapolis by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Indianapolis?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Indianapolis start from £85. The average price for this train route is around £114. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Indianapolis?
The average train journey time from New York City to Indianapolis is 23h 13m, covering a distance of 644 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 35m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Indianapolis route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Indianapolis?
The earliest train from New York City to Indianapolis departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 06:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£109

11/12

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Today

£458

13/12

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14/12

£193

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17/12

£193

The cheapest trip from New York City to Indianapolis was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £109

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Indianapolis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £109 to £509 for a train ticket from New York City to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £193, which is on 2025-12-14.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Indianapolis?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time21h 35m	Avg price£121	Daily departures46
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time23h 13m	Avg price£114	Daily departures2

The best way to travel between New York City and Indianapolis is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £114 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £85. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Indianapolis, choose the train, as it will take you from New York City to Indianapolis in about 21h 35m – that's the fastest way to get there!