Train from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis: Tickets & Timetables

Next departures

Next departures from Los Angeles to Indianapolis on 20 March
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Union Station
Greyhound Amtrak StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
Greyhound Amtrak StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 12:34 PDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Los Angeles 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 2 days, 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
2d 7hAverage duration
1809 milesDistance
73kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£96 - £419Average duration2d 7h
73kg CO₂e
Average price£146 - £1,089Average duration2d 3h
264kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Los Angeles, US 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.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

    The cheapest train tickets from Los Angeles to Indianapolis start from £146. The average price for this train route is around £231. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

    The average train journey time from Los Angeles to Indianapolis is 2d 3h, covering a distance of 1802 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 22h and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Los Angeles to Indianapolis route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Los Angeles to Indianapolis?

    The earliest train from Los Angeles to Indianapolis departs at 17:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
17/03
£405
18/03
£259
Today
£1,251
20/03
£1,253
21/03
£270
22/03
£270
23/03
£237
24/03
£270
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis was searched and found on 23 Mar 2026 with a price of £237

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

You can expect to pay from £237 to £1,306 for a train ticket from Los Angeles, US to Indianapolis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £237, which is on 2026-03-23.

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