Indianapolis to New York City: Travel Times by Mode

By Car (~715 mi via I-70/E I-76/I-80):

• No traffic: 10 hrs 30 min
• With traffic: ~13 hrs

By Plane (IND → LGA/JFK/EWR):

• Nonstop: 2 hrs 45 min
• 1 stop: 3 hrs 35 min – 10 hrs 45 min

By Train (Amtrak):

• Acela (via WAS): ~10 hrs 30 min
• Northeast Regional: ~13 hrs 10 min

By Bus (Greyhound, Megabus, etc.):

• Direct: 13 hrs 30 min – 16 hrs
• 1 stop: 15 hrs – 20 hrs 30 min

Flying is fastest; driving offers flexibility; train/bus are budget options.