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The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The world's largest children's museum, known for immersive science, history, and culture exhibits for all ages.
Flights from Roanoke, VA to Indianapolis, IN depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $297 (€240) but you can travel from only $111 (€90) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:35, the last at 21:08. The fastest flight covers the 377 miles (608 km) distance in 4h 27m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 377 miles (608 km) |
Average flight duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $297 (€240) |
Flights per day 19 |
Fastest flight 4h 27m |
First flight 5:35 AM |
Last flight 9:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Roanoke, VA to Indianapolis, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $111. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 9h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, and a flight costs an average of $297.
Distance: 377 miles (608 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$485 Average price | $178 Average price Cheapest | $478 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 11m Average total duration Fastest 9h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 50m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 42m Average total duration 22h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Roanoke, VA to Indianapolis, IN:
A bus is $301 (€243) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanoke, VA to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $478 (€386).
A bus is $307 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roanoke, VA to Indianapolis, IN costing on average $485 (€391).
Other travel options to Indianapolis, IN take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 20m.
Train takes on average 22h 12m.
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for casual services.
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