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How to get fromIndiana to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Indiana to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IND - LAX
    7h 15m
    $169–345

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 54m
    $107–449

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 25m
    $384–614

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 43m
    $1,146–1,868

  5. Drive  2,055.9 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Los Angelescar car 2,055.9 mi
    32h 32m
    $340–491

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 35m
    $172–769

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    7h 51m
    $157–507

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    7h 54m
    $206–870

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    8h 24m
    $182–816

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    9h 46m
    $124–518

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $180–728

Indiana to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,839 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Indiana, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 25m.

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