Trains from Washington, DC to Indianapolis, IN

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Today27 Apr
Tomorrow28 Apr
Mon29 Apr
from US$210
Tue30 Apr
Wed1 May
from US$145
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
Sat4 May

Next departures to Washington

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 April at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: 30 April at
    Destination city: Indianapolis
    Destination location: Greyhound Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: Duration:
    US$210
Train Washington to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Train Washington to Indianapolis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$198
Average train trip duration23h 50m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure10:59
Distance492 miles
Latest train departure16:05
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Washington to Indianapolis Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains1
Earliest and Latest Train Departures10:59 - 16:05
Minimum PriceUS$145
Average Ticket PriceUS$198
Minimum Trip Duration18h16m
Average Train Trip Duration23h50m
Distance492 miles
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington - Indianapolis

The average train ticket price from Washington to Indianapolis is US$198. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Washington to Indianapolis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Washington and Indianapolis is around 23h 50m, although the fastest train will take about 18h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 491 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Washington to Indianapolis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Indianapolis by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Washington to Indianapolis, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Washington and Indianapolis is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Indianapolis.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Indianapolis, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Washington and Indianapolis, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Washington to Indianapolis and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Will you be returning to Washington by train?

Train from Indianapolis to Washington

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