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Compare 2 ways to go from Indianapolis to Detroit.

Average Price$48 - $175Average Duration10h 10m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$141 - $141Average Duration14h 40m
35kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Indianapolis to Detroit

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Detroit. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
10h 10mAverage Duration
$48Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Indianapolis to Detroit: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$141
Average train trip duration14h 40m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:00am
Distance242 miles (389 km)

Indianapolis to Detroit Train

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

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$116
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Indianapolis to Detroit was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $116

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

You can expect to pay from $116 to $313 for a train ticket from Indianapolis to Detroit based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-04-26.

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 Indianapolis and Detroit is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Detroit.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Detroit, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Indianapolis and Detroit, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Indianapolis to Detroit while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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 traveling between the city and the suburbs.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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